The Gothic art period flourished in Europe from the mid-12th to the 16th century, and it is defined by clerical architecture involving intricate stained glass windows, pointed arches, as well as soaring ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
Gothic cathedrals were constructed with the intention of being monumental and impressive, drawing eyes up toward the heavens and making one feel like they had entered a space that was undeniably sacred.
The U.S. experienced a revival of Gothic architecture in the 19th century in which both clerical and secular buildings were designed and constructed in favor of styles popularized during the Gothic period in Europe…