Round arches
Domed roofs
Pointed arches are one of the most prominent features.
Flat ceilings
They have no structural role.
They provide support for high walls, allowing for larger windows.
They are purely decorative.
They minimize heating loss.
Italy
It originated in France during the 12th century.
England
Spain
A ribbed vault is a framework of ribs or arches under the intersections of the vaulted sections.
A type of wooden floor paneling.
A style of fence decoration.
A garden pathway made of stone.
By painting the walls white.
By using large stained glass windows.
By having open ceilings.
By installing mirrored surfaces.
Saint Peter's Basilica
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris is a famous example.
Sagrada Familia
Tracery.
Buttress
Pillar
Keystone
Using wide columns.
Including many doors.
Through the use of tall spires and vertical lines.
Employing deep basements.
A plain stone wall.
A massive door knocker.
The facade often includes detailed sculptures and a large rose window.
A flat rooftop garden.
To act as lightning rods.
To block sunlight.
To insulate the building.
They are decorative features that also function as water spouts to divert rainwater.
The main altar of a church.
The exterior garden area.
The bell tower.
The central hallway or main body of a church.
Gothic architecture features simple and clean lines.
Gothic has flat roofs, while Romanesque has domes.
Gothic architecture utilizes pointed arches, while Romanesque uses round arches.
Gothic favors wooden beams over stone.
Flat arches
Round arches
Pointed arches.
Segmental arches
They are thinner due to the support from flying buttresses.
They are thicker and made of wood.
They are completely transparent.
They are curved inward.
Broad and low shapes to resist wind.
Height and light are emphasized to inspire awe and spirituality.
Underground features and cellars.
Use of metals for construction.