Gothic art

When we talk about Gothic art we mainly refer to Gothic architecture, which is a style of architecture which flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.

It began in the 12th century in France and lasted into the 16th century. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.

It is in the great churches and cathedrals and in a great number of civic buildings that we can clearly see that the Gothic style was expressed most powerfully.