Perpendicular Style (Noun)
Meaning
A Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The perpendicular style defined the architectural landscape of 14th and 15th century England with its striking vertical lines and soaring vaulted ceilings.
- St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle showcases the classic features of the perpendicular style in its dramatic arches and stunning stained glass windows.
- Influenced by French and Norman styles, the perpendicular style in Gothic architecture became synonymous with grand English cathedrals.
- Gloucester Cathedral's cloister is a prime example of the artistic mastery of the perpendicular style in the 14th century.
- The horizontal emphasis of early English Gothic styles was gradually abandoned in favor of the verticality of the perpendicular style seen in York Minster.