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The Decorated Period in architecture (also known as the Decorated Gothic, or simply "Decorated") is a name given specifically to a division of English Gothic architecture. Traditionally, this period is broken into two periods: the "Geometric" style (1250–90) and the "Curvilinear" style (1290–1350). | The Decorated Period in architecture (also known as the Decorated Gothic, or simply "Decorated") is a name given specifically to a division of English Gothic architecture. Traditionally, this period is broken into two periods: the "Geometric" style (1250–90) and the "Curvilinear" style (1290–1350). | ||
| − | The Decorated style was in use between c. 1250 and c. 1350, according to Sir Nikolaus Pevsner. It was a development of the Early English style of the 13th century, and would itself develop into the Perpendicular style, which lasted until the middle of the 16th century. These terms were originally coined by Thomas Rickman in his Attempt to Discriminate the Style of Architecture in England (1812–1815) and are still widely used. Rickman dated the Decorated period to 1307–1377 | + | The Decorated style was in use between c. 1250 and c. 1350, according to Sir Nikolaus Pevsner. It was a development of the Early English style of the 13th century, and would itself develop into the Perpendicular style, which lasted until the middle of the 16th century. These terms were originally coined by Thomas Rickman in his Attempt to Discriminate the Style of Architecture in England (1812–1815) and are still widely used. Rickman dated the Decorated period to 1307–1377. |
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| + | A good way of visualising the distinction between [[Romanesque]] and Gothic is to imagine what would happen to the parent building if you were to remove the support in question. Generally speaking, removing a pillar or column would result in only part of the structure collapsing (an arch, perhaps, or a lintel); whereas, if you remove a support member as massive as a pier, a major part of the building would give way - such as an arcade bay or a crossing tower... | ||
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Gothic architecture 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.
Originating in 12th century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as "the French Style" (Opus Francigenum), with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.
Gothic architecture is most familiar as the architecture of many of the great cathedrals, abbeys and parish churches of Europe. It is also the architecture of many castles, palaces, town halls, guild halls, universities and to a less prominent extent, private dwellings.
It is in the great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings that the Gothic style was expressed most powerfully, its characteristics lending themselves to appeal to the emotions. A great number of ecclesiastical buildings remain from this period, of which even the smallest are often structures of architectural distinction while many of the larger churches are considered priceless works of art and are listed with UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. For this reason a study of Gothic architecture is largely a study of cathedrals and churches.
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Early Gothic
Decorated Gothic
The Decorated Period in architecture (also known as the Decorated Gothic, or simply "Decorated") is a name given specifically to a division of English Gothic architecture. Traditionally, this period is broken into two periods: the "Geometric" style (1250–90) and the "Curvilinear" style (1290–1350).
The Decorated style was in use between c. 1250 and c. 1350, according to Sir Nikolaus Pevsner. It was a development of the Early English style of the 13th century, and would itself develop into the Perpendicular style, which lasted until the middle of the 16th century. These terms were originally coined by Thomas Rickman in his Attempt to Discriminate the Style of Architecture in England (1812–1815) and are still widely used. Rickman dated the Decorated period to 1307–1377.
Perpendicular Gothic
Commnentary
A good way of visualising the distinction between Romanesque and Gothic is to imagine what would happen to the parent building if you were to remove the support in question. Generally speaking, removing a pillar or column would result in only part of the structure collapsing (an arch, perhaps, or a lintel); whereas, if you remove a support member as massive as a pier, a major part of the building would give way - such as an arcade bay or a crossing tower...
