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Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster, London: Gothic details provided by A.W.N. PuginThe Gothic revival was an architectural movement of the Victorian era, which sought to "revive" mediæval forms in distinction to the classical styles which were prevalent at the time.
1 Background
During the 18th century, there had been some interest in mediæval styles, such as Horace Walpole's house at Strawberry Hill. But it was in the 1830s that architects really became interested in mediæval buildings. August Pugin wrote two of the seminal works of the Gothic revival. In Contrasts ( 1836), he expressed his admiration not only for mediæval art but the whole mediæval ethos. In The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture ( 1841), he suggested that modern craftsmen seeking to emulate the style of medieval workmanship should also reproduce its methods. John Ruskin expanded these ideas in The Stones of Venice.
The Church of England was undergoing a revival of Anglo-Catholic ideology in the form of the Oxford Movement, and as it became desirable to build large numbers of new churches to cater for the growing population, the medieval style seemed appropriate. This found ready exponents in the universities, where the ecclesiological movement was forming. Its proponents believed that Gothic was the only style appropriate for a parish church, and favoured a particular era of Gothic architecture — the " decorated ". As the Victorian Age wore on, the revival became more generalised, and not only churches but secular public buildings were built in a variety of styles loosely based on mediæval antecedents.
Though the number of new Gothic revival buildings declined sharply after the 1930sCenturies: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years: 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 Events and trends Technology Jet engine invented Link Trainer invented Sc, they continue to be built. In 2002, Demetri PorphyriosDemetri Porphyrios (born 1949) is a Greek architect and author. Most of his buildings resemble traditional high architecture such as Gothic and Greco-Roman Classical buildings. In 2002, he was commisioned to design a residential college at Princeton Unive was commisioned to design a neo-Gothic residential college at Princeton UniversityPrinceton University located in Princeton, New Jersey, is one of the eight Ivy League universities. Widely considered one of the world's most prestigious universities, it was founded as the "College of New Jersey" in 1746, and was originally located in El to be known as Whitman College.
2 Gothic revival architects
- August Pugin
- Charles BarrySir Charles Barry ( 23 May 1795- 12 May 1860) was an English architect, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster (perhaps better known as the Houses of Parliament) in his home city of London during the mid 19th century, but a
- George Gilbert ScottSt John's College, Cambridge is characteristic of Scott's many church designs Sir George Gilbert Scott ( July 13, 1811 March 27, 1878) was an English architect of the Victorian Age, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches a
3 Gothic revival buildings
Gothic drinking fountain, Regent's ParkRegent's Park (officially The Regent's Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. It is in the north of the City of Westminster and spills east into the London Borough of Camden. The 487 acre (2. 0 km²) area contains Primrose Hill with a great view of West, London.
- Albert Memorial, London
- Oscarshall, Oslo
- Palace of Westminster, London
- St Pancras Station, London
- Tower Bridge, London
- University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- University Museum, Oxford
- Parliament Buildings, Ottawa
- Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal
- Cathedral of Jesus' Heart, Sarajevo
- Scott Monument, Edinburgh
- Fonthill Abbey
