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The earliest large-scale applications of Gothic architecture in England were Canterbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Many features of Gothic architecture had evolved naturally from Romanesque architecture (often known in England as Norman architecture).
There are three main periods of English Gothic: (1) "Early English Gothic" (1180-1250). (2) "Decorated Gothic" (1250-1350), separated into the "Geometric" style (1250–90) and the "Curvilinear" style (1290–1350). (3) "Perpendicular Gothic" (1350-1520).
Early English Gothic Period: The history of English Gothic architecture, exploring its iconic design elements, global influences from Islamic and Chinese architecture, and how these shaped the architectural evolution of England.
The Early English period (1180-1275) period marks the first flowering of English Gothic. The Gothic style evolved in France, indeed it was first called "The French Style", beginning in the middle of the 12th century.
5 maj 2022 · The ‘Early English’ style. Initially inspired by French models, a distinctive Early English Style developed by the late 12th century. This can best be seen at Lincoln Cathedral. The nave at Lincoln Cathedral is an example of the Early English Gothic architecture style. © Gary Campbell-Hall via Flickr.
In England the early Gothic phase had its own particular character (epitomized by Salisbury Cathedral) that is known as the early English Gothic style (c. 1200–1300). The first mature example of the style was the nave and choir of Lincoln Cathedral (begun in 1192).
4 dni temu · Gothic architecture, architectural style in Europe that lasted from the mid-12th century to the 16th century, particularly a style of masonry building characterized by cavernous spaces with the expanse of walls broken up by overlaid tracery.
