Gothic Cathedrals : A Guide To The History, Pla... -

Introduced the foundational trio of the pointed arch, rib vault, and flying buttress. Key examples include the Basilica of Saint-Denis and Sens Cathedral , the first true Gothic cathedral in France.

Known for flame-like, undulating stone tracery, seen at Rouen Cathedral . Gothic cathedrals : a guide to the history, pla...

Gothic architecture revolutionized construction by moving structural weight from walls to a skeleton of stone: Introduced the foundational trio of the pointed arch,

Focused on reaching extreme heights and maximizing window space. The "Rayonnant" (radiant) style is defined by the two-story walls of stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle and the massive scale of Chartres Cathedral . Late Gothic: Flamboyant & Perpendicular (c. 1350–1550): undulating stone tracery

Intersecting stone ribs supported the ceiling's weight, which meant the panels between them could be thinner and the overall roof much lighter.