Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that 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 Opus Francigenum ("French work") with the term Gothic first appearing during the later part of the Renaissance. Its characteristics 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 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, such as dorms and rooms. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is one time period in which Gothic architecture flourished? ANS1 late medieval period QSN2 What style of architecture did Gothic architecture evolve from? ANS2 Romanesque architecture QSN3 What style of architecture came after the Gothic style? ANS3 Renaissance architecture QSN4 Where did the Gothic architecture style originate? ANS4 France QSN5 Gothic architecture is known for being commonly used in cathedrals and churches, what is one example of a lesser known type of structure in which Gothic architecture has been used? ANS5 private dwellings, such as dorms and rooms