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===Gothic Architecture===
[[Gothic Architecture]] was introduced at the beginning of the 12th century. It was used to bring heaven to Earth essentially. According to [[Abbot Suger]], earthly light contained divine light, and the church was responsible for making this concept concrete through the church's architecture. The design concept combined [[Byzantine]], Romanesque, and [[Islamic]] architecture styles, making the style so eccentric and internationally spread. Popular colors such as ruby, gold, forest green, and plum were used in this period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theartstory.org/movement/gothic-art-and-architecture/|title=Gothic Art and Architecture|publisher=The Art Story. |date= |accessdate=2022-07-12}}</ref>

The famous paintings used as decoration were Unicorn paintings. These paintings represented the importance of marriage and happiness within the union. They were also stated to promote fertility for women and the marriage's overall success. The most recognized sculpture of the gothic era is [[gargoyles]]. These carved/formed [[grotesques]] were used to lead water off roofs away from the sides of buildings. They removed the problem of rainwater damaging and eroding the mortar. They also were prominent in religion at the time. Gargoyles were used as a defense on buildings against demons.

The favored architectural features were pointed gothic arches, stained glass windows, and tracery. Pointed Gothic arches served a purpose for both decoration and structural purposes. For decorative reasoning, it is theorized that this idea was inspired by [[Islamic architecture]]. Structurally, it relieved stress from other elements in the building and directed most of the weight downwards. This helped support taller and thinner walls hence the immense structures present in this time. Stained glass windows were associated with High Gothic cathedrals. They reflected many colors of light and signified the [[Holy Spirit]]. For some, the artwork displayed was the only way they learned stories in the Bible as they could not read. Lastly, tracery is seen as bar or ribs used around openings such as windows.