While you might know this style by its ornate exterior details, inside it brings even more drama. At first glance, Gothic Revival architecture might not seem like a warm and cozy style for your home.
Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...
The art museum’s newest exhibit, “Princeton and the Gothic Revival: 1870-1930,” uses Princeton University as a lens through which to examine the art, architecture and style of the Middle Ages. Drawing ...
A starchitect of the 19th century, Richard Upjohn was particularly known for his Gothic Revival churches, trimmed with finials, arches and crenellated spires. In 1843, he designed his own home at 296 ...
There are many architectural facets to a Gothic Revival home that make them so intriguing. Whether it's the dramatic façades or striking interiors that appeal, these historic structures with pitched ...
Rising about 300 feet, this brick-and-stone tower was instantly iconic upon completion and highlights Vanderbilt University’s Zeppos College on West End Avenue. The Collegiate Gothic subgenre of ...
On more than 60 sprawling acres in Tarrytown sits one of the most significant houses of the 19th century. Lyndhurst mansion is a Gothic Revival masterpiece of art and architecture. Sign up for tours ...
Papers based on a 2012 conference at the University of Kent hosted by the Centre for Research in European Architecture at the Kent School of Architecture. Contents Introduction: A.W.N. Pugin and his ...
Gargoyles are carved stone figures with a spout that directs rainwater away from a building's walls, thus preventing the ...
In the heart of Medellín, Colombia, the Catholic basilica rises as a striking example of Neo-Romanesque and Gothic Revival architecture. This landmark contrasts beautifully with the surrounding modern ...
Gothic architecture, originating in 12th-century France, is renowned for its soaring spires, intricate stained glass, and expansive interiors. This style, equally characterized by pointed arches, ...
Despite the technological and manufacturing advancements of the 19th century, many artists of the time looked to the past for inspiration. Visual artists developed the Pre-Raphaelite style.