Late Gothic
Isaac Kremer / December 7, 2024 / / 0 comments
A style that predominated in Europe, especially Spain, Germany and England from the mid fourteenth to fifteenth century. No specific buildings can be identified as inaugurating this style . (Kremer, 2024)
Defining characteristics include: intense ornamentation , complex vaults , lanterns , ogee arch , spatial unity and Perpendicular detailing .
Leading Examples
San Pablo, Valladolid, Spain, begun 1445
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England, 1331-55
Spire, St. Ouen, Rouen, France , 1490-1515
Santa Maria, Requena, Spain, fourteenth century
Choir, St. Lawrence , Nuremberg, Germany, begun 1445
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