Gothic Architecture

Romanesque vs Gothic Architecture The invention of the Gothic vault – promoted by the forward-looking cleric,  Abbot Suger – allowed for a profound new experience of ecclesiastical architecture, bringing together elements of light, space, and faith. This assignment asks you to compare and contrast these two architectural types, the Gothic and the Romanesque. READ Gardner, “Romanesque Europe,” pages 169-175; 178-179. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CYnGku-QzuP1L9I6JuzeDnIj8h0M1tbKWTJCwMYmMM0/edit?usp=sharing VIEW: “Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture,” YouTube video (ca. 4 minutes). Click below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwKg4ESvYG4 PROMPT “As clearly and fully as possible – and using both you own words and the appropriate technical terms – account for both similarities and differences between Romanesque and Gothic architecture.” (250 words, approximate. This is equivalent to a double-spaced, single page of text).