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Gothic 1. denoting, relating to, or resembling the style of architecture that was used in W Europe from the 12th to the 16th centuries, characterized by the lancet arch, the ribbed vault, and the flying buttress 2. of or relating to the style of sculpture, painting, or other arts as practised in W Europe from the 12th to the 16th centuries 3. of or relating to a literary style characterized by gloom, the grotesque, and the supernatural, popular esp in the late 18th century: when used of modern literature, films, etc., sometimes spelt: Gothick 4. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Goths or their language 5. of or relating to the Middle Ages 6. Gothic architecture or art 7. the extinct language of the ancient Goths, known mainly from fragments of a translation of the Bible made in the 4th century by Bishop Wulfila www.artlex.com/ArtLex/g/gothic.html www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/gothic.html www.artcyclopedia.com/history/gothic.html How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Among Terry's most felicitous designs are the Ionic, Veneto, Gothick, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Regency Villas in Regent's Park, the details of which have evolved from intense study. My driver pointed out Ross Perot's Tudor mansion with what seemed to be a Regency Gothick window. The stable block resembles Nash's Gothick work, and is basically a rectangular Classical building, with economical brick battlements on top. |
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