Gothic Architecture(1100-1450)
Gothic painting, sculpture, and architecture all began in the twelfth century.
It gained its dominants in Europe and remained popular until the Renaissance.( 200 years of dominants)
Gothic style originated in Italy and quickly spread throughout Europe.

Gothic art and architecture consists primarily of religious works and is characterized by arches, stained glass, and illuminated manuscripts.
In the late 14th century, gothic art began reflecting Renaissance ideas and became known as the International Gothic style.
—The Gothic style was dominated by dark oil paintings that represented a shift from the dark ages Into a more civilized society.
—Naturalism helped to increase the movement during the fifth century
—During this movement Christianity was entering a new predominant phase, which encouraged gothic artists and architects to apply the style to large cathedrals and churches.
—The end of the gothic era overlaps with the Italian and Northern Renaissance period.
After the Romantic period, most people in Europe began to build Christian churches in the gothic style.
The difference between the two styles are that the Romanesque churches have round arches and gothic churches have pointed arches and bigger windows.