Gothic architecture explained

A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris in Beverley Minster, England, 1190–1420

[unknown]

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[HVLLOW]

I love Gothic architecture especially in Spain where their is a beautiful blend of Arabic & Gothic Architecture not seen anywhere else.

[javierpacheco]

Gothic architecture is my favorite kind of architecture. Every time I see a gothic cathedral, I feel like there is something mysterious that we don't know and probably our ancestors know since they built it.

[coffeecake]

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[christinebravomom]

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[tiodeniz]

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[catlvr-kgol]

Thank you smarthistory! I’m studying art history to become a conservationist and your videos always sum up the coolest facts❤

[Lea-oxcy]

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[Jonpoo]

Thank you for another great video!

People may not realise how common these huge gothic beauties are in Western Europe. You find them all over the place.

[EleyReiHer]

I love your thorough explanations at @3:23! From a point of visual art, it looks so delicate - but architect back then knew what they were doing and it doubles up as a strong structural system. These buildings last a lifetime; well over centuries even

[yidayin]

I read about Gothic style in a book this morning, but the description was not very in-depth. So glad I found your video! I love the conversation style, and all the visual cues you used in the video to guide our attention to the part you are describing, very informative and engaging! Thank you for making content like this to help us learn more about art! :)

[stuartmcleod]

Beautiful! I just finished some wainscoting in my hallway that incorporated a Gothic arch. I could only imagine building something as great as this.

[TheArtofArchitecture-]

Gothic Architecture is one of the most influential in the history, the details are amazing😊😊

[xorlop]

these videos are just spectacular! these videos are so concise and the energy is just perfect. I can't wait to binge everything!

[coffeefrog]

Thank you! I've been wanting to learn about architecture history, but it's difficult to start when you don't know some of the basics. This helps!

[JessmanChicken]

love this channel so much, I get so much out of it, thanks for doing what you do.

[teukel]

I love Gothic architecture, especially in northern Europe where it reached it's zenith. Use of sacred geometry and the marvels of the day were/are unsurpassed in structure and aesthetics.

[virginiaensinck]

Thank you so much for this explanation! Amazing architecture! I remember reading about this in Ken Follet's The Pillars of Earth, where the building of cathedrals in the Middle Ages is described

[kentwang]

What happened to the engineering achievements of the Gothic after that period such as the pointed arches, groin vaults, and buttresses? Did the Renaissance and Baroque forsake those features, or did they just hide them?

[craigathonian]

One of the key elements that never gets discussed when talking about Gothic buildings is the key creation of the basic buttress, {wall support} Without the invention of these key wall supports, the flying buttress would never have been possible. Even some of today's modern buildings still incorporate this idea without ever realizing the origin simply because it's always overshadowed by the more gradiouse and obvious flying buttress.