neo-gothic
Application of gothic forms to buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries, especially pointed arches, elaborate tracery, buttresses, and sharp spires.
Pictured: Woolworth Building
Neo-Gothic is a revival of Gothic architecture, the dominant style of medieval architecture in Western Europe. Building shapes and details have a strong vertical emphasis, with sharply pointed arches and finials. An element of the grotesque is also common, and many Neo-Gothic designs incorporate gargoyles and rich figurative carving.
Although Gothic architecture is best known for its cathedrals, the Neo-Gothic draws inspiration also from religious and secular buildings of the Middle Ages, including town halls and mercantile structures.
Approximate Dates: 1800 to 1930
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