When Medieval Europeans decided to build massive stone cathedrals, they had to use more complicated designs of arches: one with heavier supports on the sides (called flying buttresses, light blue in ...

Rooted in medieval architecture and later expanded into literature, fashion and art, it stands as a symbol of mystery and the sublime. The origins of the Gothic aesthetic trace back to 12th-century ...

Dark wooden fixtures and stained-glass windows are essential for the Gothic look. Architectural details: Pointed arches in ...