Gothic

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, begun 1163
http://witiger.com/centennialcollege/GNED117/outline117b.htm

Chartres Cathedral, France, begun 1194 and roofed by 1220

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/file:chartres_catherdral_020_south_facade_TTaylor.jpg

Wells Cathedal, England

http://wells_cathedral.pictures-images.com/well_cathedral_front_.html

In the photo of the Notre Dame cathedral you can clearly see flying buttresses extending from the building, these would help support outward pressure. you can also see the windows arnt completely round but have a slight point. the front facade of the Chartres cathedral shows features that are distinctly gothic, there are three large pointed arches covering the doors the middle one leads to the central nave. above the doors is a large extravagant window with stone work incorporated these were called rose windows. the last picture shows the amount of biblical decorations which was also a main feature in gothic architecture.

i dont really enjoy gothic architecture, i find it to 'sharp' and a little bit scary. parts that i do enjoy are the stained glass and rose windows.