Ogival Arch

Pointed arch with curved sides.

Overview

Ogival arches, built with stone, enhance height and elegance in Gothic architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Pointed and curved.
• Structural and decorative.
• Gothic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Notre Dame (France, 1345, ogival arches).
• Salisbury Cathedral (UK, 1258, ogival designs).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Gothic masons, it defines Gothic verticality.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Vaulting (technique), Structuralism (theory), Arch (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)