The Origins and Evolution of Gothic Architecture

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The word “Gothic” often envokes a description of mysterious homes, or a modern-day group of people who have an affinity for dark aesthetics, but what the gothic architectural style historically brought to the built environment could not have been more opposite. Gothic designs were actually created to bring more sunlight into spaces, mainly churches, and led to the design and construction of some of the world’s most iconic buildings.

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Basilica of Saint Denis. Image © Felix Benoist (Public Domain).
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Cite: Kaley Overstreet. "The Origins and Evolution of Gothic Architecture" 14 Jun 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/983605/the-origins-and-evolution-of-gothic-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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