Notre-Dame de Paris

Gothic French cathedral.

Overview

Notre-Dame de Paris, using stone, is a 1345 cathedral in Paris, France.

Core Characteristics

• Flying buttresses, stained glass.
• Vertical, ornate design.
• Gothic aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 12th–14th century.
• Religious: Cathedral.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Iconic Gothic masterpiece.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Verticality (theory), Buttress (element), Gothic (movement)