Neo-Gothic

Revival of Gothic architecture with pointed arches.

Overview

Neo-Gothic architecture, using stone and glass, revives Gothic elements like pointed arches, prominent in 19th-century Europe.

Core Characteristics

• Pointed arches, ribbed vaults.
• Ornate and vertical.
• 19th-century prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Palace of Westminster (UK, 1870, Charles Barry).
• St Pancras Station (UK, 1868, Neo-Gothic).

Architectural Connections

• Romanticism: Historicist focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Augustus Pugin, it romanticizes medieval aesthetics.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stained Glass (technique), Historicism (theory), Pointed Arch (element), Gothic Revival (movement)