As Gothic architecture emerged, many classical traditions receded. “In the Middle Ages, [architects] left behind the human metaphor and moved to the superhuman,” Dr. Bork adds.

Rooted in medieval architecture and later expanded into literature, fashion and art, it stands as a symbol of mystery and the ...

Gothic architecture is tall, slender, sleek and elegant. New York-based architect Mark Foster Gage looks at the history of one of the world’s most recognizable architectural styles, and explains ...

A rigid arch without recoil caused the foot to prematurely leave the ground, likely decreasing the efficiency of the calf muscle.

Striking Gothic Revival Townhouse in Albany, Yours for $650K Part of an historic row, it has all the hallmarks of Gothic Revival, including quatrefoils, arches, and hooded lintels, making for a ...

A Toronto developer who put Saint John's Gothic Arches back on the real estate market says the former church could be knocked down if a buyer isn't found.

Notre-Dame de Paris may be among the most well-known Gothic cathedrals in the world, but it was not the first cathedral to embrace this architectural style.

Medieval buildings are surprisingly resilient against earthquakes, however, a fire was and still is one of the greatest threats.

The result was—and remains—a marvel: a sparkling, erudite, idiosyncratic tour through the human experience from the mists of prehistory to the smoking aftermath of World War I.