Lancet Window

Narrow, pointed window in Gothic architecture.

Overview

Lancet windows, made with stone and glass, emphasize height, common in Gothic cathedrals.

Core Characteristics

• Narrow and pointed.
• Light-enhancing.
• Gothic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Salisbury Cathedral (UK, 1258, lancet windows).
• Chartres Cathedral (France, 1220, lancet designs).

Architectural Connections

• Gothic: Vertical focus.
• Religious: Cathedrals.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Gothic masons, it enhances Gothic verticality.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stained Glass (technique), Light and Space (theory), Window (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)