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Gothic Architecture
Perhaps nothing epitomizes Medieval Europe more than Gothic architecture, the style that glorified God with towering spires, graceful arches, high and airy windows and vivid stained glass. These websites offering images, terms, and background on the most recognizable medieval architectural style.
Gothic Architecture: Medieval Churches and Synagogues
Marvelous survey of Gothic architecture through the ages, with ten excellent photos, by About Guide to Architecture Jackie Craven.
Athena Review: Gothic Architecture
Concise overview taken from Introduction: Flowering of the Gothic in Vol. 4 No. 2 of Athena Review.
A Description of Gothic Architecture
A detailed, extensively labeled diagram of Gothic elements is followed by a brief glossary, courtesy of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.
A Gothic Field Guide
Useful and nicely-presented glossary of Gothic architectural terms, many illustrated by graphics, is presented in three pages by stone carver Joe Chiffriller at NewYorkCarver.com.
Gothic Architecture
A dozen thumbnails of Early Gothic architecture are followed by a page of photos of High Gothic architecture, each image leading to larger versions. Part of A Digitial Archive of European Architecture by Professor Jeffrey Howe at Boston College.
History of Gothic Architecture
Each of the eleven cathedral thumbnails leads to a page with a few very nice photos and a little info. Provided online by Leo Masuda.
Mediaeval Culture as Evidenced by Gargoyles
Informative site by Amy L. Begier offers background on the use of Gargoyles, glossaries, and lots of photos.