Mullion

Vertical divider in windows.

Overview

Mullions, made of stone or wood, separate window panes, common in Gothic architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Vertical and structural.
• Divides window sections.
• Gothic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Sainte-Chapelle (France, 1248, mullioned windows).
• Westminster Abbey (UK, 13th century, mullion designs).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Enhances window aesthetics, led by Gothic craftsmen.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stained Glass (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Window (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)