Why Gothic Architecture is AWESOME

What's the difference between castles and cathedrals? What are the classic design features of Gothic style architecture? Watch to find out.

[jordirius]

It's incredible how ingenious the architecture from Gothic buildings is on both an aesthetic and a functional perspective. just beautiful.

[himanshuwilhelm]

There aren't any real castles because they were completely ineffective against the kangaroos. However, Gothic architecture confused and intimidated the roos too much for them to figure out an attack.

[artix]

Seeing this Cathedral makes me wish that architects would stop trying to make those Le Corbusier abominations.

[MangaArtFanatic]

I had started reading about Gothic architecture about 4 years ago and attempted to sketch the buildings and stuff and even now that I'm studying architecture in university and I've read about a lot more styles this one is still one of my favourites :D I would never understand how someone could find it unappealing

[KnyghtErrant]

I somehow missed this video when it came out and I'm really glad that I came back and found it, this is so well presented and it's just made so much better by your genuine enthusiasm for the subject. The architecture is literally awe inspiring. Walking into a structure like this is always a truly moving experience.

[Ruarscampbell]

...and no mention of the brilliant acoustics??? The buildings were practical too! Singing in Gothic cathedrals is so awe-inspiring cause the sounds is caught and carries to the very back.
Also the open-plan really complements the huge amounts of light let in. They really are beautiful.

[Leman.Russ.thLegion]

Dude, Shad, no matter how bad my day seems, your possitive enthusiasm for what you are talking about is infectous and uplifting.

thanks for the great content!

[OldmansCC]

I binged a couple of your videos. Your passion just spills through the screen and onto the keyboard. Super interesting. I originally come from a city centred around a gorgeous monastery. Every time I visit the city, I always go there, hoping to take some awesome photos, but the people there never fail to give that unpleasant gaze of disapproval. Last time I've been there, my neck literally hurt from all the staring up. Fascinating how all the beauty has its roots in practicality. That's the leading idea behind modern architecture, simple and practical. But I can't help but doubt that in a century people will be in awe of our designs. I think they'll disregard them and keep appreciating the Gothic style.

[montanus]

it's interesting, that you use the contrast 'gothic vs. castle architecture' instead of 'gothic vs. romanesque architecture'. unfortunately this means you missed (or at least didn't mention) one of the 'core features' of gothic architecture: the arches aren't semi-circular anymore, but pointed.

[MrEpeeFencer]

We really need an architectural revolution. Modern architecture is so soulless and boring. It's just cold steel and sterile glass with silly swoops and curves. It looks like melting styrofoam.

[Gilgamesh]

Very good video, but I am not completely convinced by your explanation of the stone colors. Yes it looks good, but the primary reason is that different stones have different properties. The black stone is probably a schist or a granite, a very hard stone, probably local/cheap, but impossible to carve: schiste is anisotropic and granite is non homogeneous at a milimetric scale. Therefore they used limestone for windows and interior decoration because that is perfect for art.

In Brittany we have a lot of old churches made completely in granite, and statues are very rough, almost like modern art. On the other hand, near the Loire/Seine rivers, cathedrals are made completely out of limestone, and you can't say they don't look badass ;)

[stefanb]

I am amazed, that there are Gothic cathedrals in Australia, as in Europe Gothic cathedrals were usually built (or at least designed and started to build) between the 12th and 16th century, while Australia wasn't really colonized until the 18th to 19th (?) century.

I guess the Australian cathedrals were built in the wave of Gothic revival in the 19th century?

[Preytorcam]

My school used to be a cathedral. Every day feels like I’m walking into a Wizard Academy.

[daveunbelievable]

that is probably one of the best neogothic churches ive seen, its really anatomically correct in the sense that it doesn't just mimic the aesthetics but actually replicates the structural elements

[michaelgarofalo]

Here in Australia we don’t have any castles (cut section of the video showing Shad sobbing loudly for ten minutes)

[thepsychocyborg]

I've always thought gothic architecture just looks awesome, and I'm trying what I can to make gothic inspired medieval architecture of my own.

[spinter]

I don't know whether anyone pointed it out yet. I'll tell you anyway since I don't feel like checking. There is a word we use in the Catholic Church for churches (or anything for that matter) in the shape of a cross (other than crosses of course). We say "cruciform."

Thank you so much for this video. I love church architecture, and I don't know much about it, so this was exciting to watch.

[showalk]

Gothic architecture (particularly French Gothic) is just incredible. The artistry, the engineering, the sheer scale... achieving all of that with the technoloy and knowledge of the times... mind-blowing.
I've been enamored with Gothic cathedrals for a good year or so now, so I'm excited to see one of my new favorite Youtubers make a video on why it's awesome :D

[Nintentional]

Playing games like Resident Evil 4, Castlevania, and Bloodborne made me fall in love with this aesthetic. I’m going to visit these breathtaking structures some day 😍

[cleverusername]

Shad this video was incredible, thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm. Also, as a Catholic, I appreciate your respect and reverence while filming the interior. Religious structures of any kind command respect.
Also, what an extraordinary building. Thank you again for sharing.