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Gothic revival

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An architectural and artistic revival movement that reinterpreted medieval Gothic forms, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and ornamental details.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Later European and American Art

Unit 4

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