Read a thorough introduction to the art and architecture of the 12th to 16th centuries.

Details the floorplans, construction, design elements, architects and historical periods of England's gothic cathedrals.

Offers illustrated profiles of some of the gothic period's greatest monuments, including Salisbury, Reims, Chartres and Pisa.

Features photographs of the primary examples of the High Gothic. Includes images of Cologne Cathedral, Bourges, and Sainte-Chapelle.

Provides photographs of the leading examples of Gothic architecture, including Chartes, Amiens, Saint-Denis, Santa Croce, and Duomo.

Find an overview of the Gothic era of design. Follow selected web links to find additional resources.

Read an excerpt from Robert Branner's 1961 book "Gothic Architecture," introducing the philosophy and history behind this distinctive style.