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Gothic Splendor: Architectural Marvels in Europe and the United States

Explore the Basilique de St-Denis in Paris, the birthplace of Gothic style. Discover the radiant windows that illuminate minds, inspired by Abbot Suger. Notre Dame de Paris, an iconic cathedral with stunning night illumination. The Duomo di Milano in Italy, featuring flying buttresses. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, a modern marvel. Learn about religious themes in stained glass and cathedral floor plans.

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Gothic Splendor: Architectural Marvels in Europe and the United States

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  1. Basilique de St-Denis (Church of St. Denis) Near Paris Built c. 1140 Marks the beginning of the Gothic style in Europe

  2. The church would have “the most radiant windows” to “illuminate men’s minds so that they may travel through apprehension of God’s light.” --Suger Abbot of Saint- Denis

  3. Notre Dame de ParisThe western facade illuminated at night. Groundbreaking 1163 Completed 1345 Notre Dame de Paris was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress (arched exterior supports).

  4. Duomo di Milano, Italy Second largest Catholic cathedral Building began in the 1380s; mostly completed by the 1880s 40, 000 people can fit in the building

  5. Example of religious themes in the glass

  6. Typical floor plan of a cathedral

  7. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Baltimore, Maryland Built in the 1950s

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