CHARACTERISTICS

OF THE
GOTHIC MIDDLE AGES
ARCHITECTURE

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English Project by:

Disyacita Sauma Absari (155060501111044)
Irene Setiawani (155060507111014)
Mirza Nabila Rabul (155060500111041)
Tio Satria (125060500111069)

 Gothic architecture tried to improve things in the

earlier middle ages architecture before it.
Mostly the buildings that used gothic architecture
are cathedrals and castles.
Gothic architecture was first developed in France
before the style spread across the Europe.

G R A N D A N D TA L L B U I L D I N G S
It is symbolizing
peoples relationship
with God
The grand and tall
buildings usually located
in the middle of the city.

T H E Y H AV E M A N Y D E C O R AT I O N S

They has many

things such
gargoyle and
ornaments.
Usually the
ornaments are
placed around
important parts
of the building.

T H E Y H AV E P O I N T E D A R C H
Borrowed from the
Islamic architecture at
that time.
It can support the
stress better than
before, so it can
reduce the quantity of
the column.

EMPHASISING IN L IGHT AN D AIRY

BUILDINGS

Back then, a
cathedral has
low lighting.
So, the
buildings
interior seems
gloomy and a
bit horror.
Purpose:
spiritual things

EXAMPLES:
Chartres Chatedral in
France
Duomo di Milano in
Italy
Burton Castle in Spain

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