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High Gothic was a period of Gothic architecture in the 13th century, from about 1200 to 1280, which saw the construction of a series of refined and richly-decorated cathedrals of exceptional height and size.
Gothic art - Flying Buttresses, Cathedrals, Abbeys: The second phase of Gothic architecture began with a subdivision of the style known as Rayonnant (1200–80) on the Continent and as the Decorated Gothic (1300–75) style in England.
Beginning around 1200, the High Gothic period developed toward ever-greater verticality by including pinnacles, spires, and emphasizing both the structural and decorative effect of flying buttresses.
In Gothic art: High Gothic. The second phase of Gothic architecture began with a subdivision of the style known as Rayonnant (1200–80) on the Continent and as the Decorated Gothic (1300–75) style in England. This style was characterized by the application of increasingly elaborate geometrical decoration to the… Read More
Western architecture - High Gothic, Flying Buttresses, Ribbed Vaults: During the 13th century European art was dominated for the first time by the art and architecture of France. The reasons for this are not clear, although it seems certain that they are connected with the influence of the court of King Louis IX (1226–70).
High Gothic refers to the peak period of Gothic architecture and art, primarily during the 12th to 13th centuries, characterized by innovations in structure, height, and elaborate ornamentation.
The period is divided into Early Gothic (1150-1250), High Gothic (1250-1375), and International Gothic (1375-1450). Primarily a public form of Christian art, it flourished initially in the Ile de France and surrounding region in the period 1150-1250, and then spread throughout northern Europe.
The High Gothic period (mid-13th century to late 14th century) represents the peak of Gothic architectural innovation. Architects during this time pushed the boundaries of height, light, and complexity, creating some of the most ambitious structures of the era.
When the four-part rib was introduced, a standard design could be applied to all of the columns or piers. A central core design became popular in the High Gothic period, wherein several slender colonettes would connect the vaults to a centrally positioned core.
The High Gothic years (c. 1250–1300), heralded by Chartres Cathedral, were dominated by France, especially with the development of the Rayonnant style. Britain, Germany, and Spain produced variations of this style, while Italian Gothic stood apart in its use of brick and marble rather than stone.