Tag Archives: Gothic Architecture

Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral

Posted on June 11, 2013 by M&G

Chapter houses of English cathedrals were usually independent structures used for meetings of the cathedral chapter. The chapter house of Lincoln Cathedral pictured above is a splendid example of early Gothic religious architecture. The house is decagonal (10-sided) and has … Continue reading →

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The Minaret: Selimiye Mosque In Cyprus

Posted on June 6, 2012 by M&G

Slender, pencil-shaped minarets soar above the Selimiye Mosque in the Turkish controlled northern part of the walled city of Nicosia, Cyprus. The city’s main site of Moslem worship, Selimiye Mosque is housed in the former Cathedral of Agia Sofia (Saint … Continue reading →

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Il Duomo

Posted on April 25, 2012 by M&G

The impressive dome crowning Santa Maria del Fiore has dominated the cityscape of Florence for almost seven centuries. Among residents the cathedral is known simply as il Duomo—the Dome. Begun in the late 13th century, the cathedral’s completion had long … Continue reading →

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Architecture As Philosophy: Heavenly Light

Posted on April 13, 2012 by M&G

I often wander into my neighborhood church on sunny afternoons seeking respite from the din and distractions of daily life. Upon entering the church, it is not the silence that I first notice, but the radiant light streaming into the … Continue reading →

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Tracery

Posted on March 21, 2012 by M&G

Tracery is the ornamental intersecting work in the upper part of a window, screen, or panel, or used decoratively in blank arches and vaults. The earliest use of the term is traced to the seventeenth century, the medieval word being … Continue reading →

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Vault

Posted on February 26, 2012 by M&G

A vault is an arched ceiling or roof of stone, brick or concrete, sometimes imitated in wood or plaster. (See diagram below.) There are many types of vaults. Some of the most common are described below. Barrel vault, see tunnel vault. … Continue reading →

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Venetian Gothic Architecture

Posted on January 31, 2012 by M&G

Introduction Venetian Gothic is a term given to an architectural style combining use of the Gothic Lancet arch [a type of pointed arch] with Byzantine and Moorish architecture influences. The style originated in 14th century Venice with the confluence of … Continue reading →