Gothic Art: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Stained Glass

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Regia Marinho
3 min readFeb 19, 2024

American Gothic is a 1930 painting by Grant Wood. It is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Grant DeVolson Wood. American Gothic. Painting (1930).

Gothic art refers to the artistic style that developed in Europe during the late Middle Ages, particularly during the 12th to 16th centuries.

It emerged primarily in France and then spread throughout Europe.

Neo-Gothic culture frequently has symbolic meanings with themes of darkness, occasionally incorporating elements associated with evil or satanic imagery.

These symbols often draw from a diverse array of cultural influences, including Germanic, Pagan, Christian, and Celtic traditions.

While some symbols may undergo slight modifications, the overarching motifs typically evoke connotations of death or malevolence.

Characteristics of Gothic art

Gothic. AI art + RegiaArt. 2024

Architecture

Perhaps the most iconic aspect of Gothic art is its architecture, seen in cathedrals, churches, and other religious buildings.

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