Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A medieval architectural style characterized by great height, large windows, pointed arches, and flying buttresses, used in Christian cathedrals like Chartres.
AP course connection
Topic 3.1: 3.1 Cultural Contexts of Early European and Colonial American Art