Gothic was a style of architecture that developed in france around 1140 and spread throughout europe.
Famous gothic stained glass windows.
Some of them also featured geometric patterns in bands or abstract images often.
Vitus is a gothic cathedral founded in 1344 and officially completed in 1929.
Stained glass is transparent colored glass formed into decorative mosaics and set into windows primarily in churches.
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The world famous german painter gerhard richter has unveiled three stained glass windows at a gothic monastery in tholey germany.
From a gothic chapel in paris to a hotel in mexico city take a look at some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in the world and see how architects such as philip johnson oscar niemeyer.
Though often associated with gothic cathedrals the colorful panes can be found in a wide array of religious sites from mesmerizing mosques to modern churches.
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The richly colored stained glass windows of the cathedral all date to the 20th century and were made by prominent czech artists including alphonse mucha.
Exquisitely crafted and effortlessly ethereal stained glass windows have been prevalent in places of worship for centuries.
The monastery which is believed to be the oldest in the country.
Stained glass windows were a prominent feature of towering gothic churches.
Vitus cathedral prague czech republic the largest church in the czech republic st.
Michael s cathedral is home to a spectacular set of stained glass windows designed by the late great stained glass artist lawrence lee.
After the 14th century gothic church was bombed during world war ii it was decided that the ruins would be preserved and a new church would be built alongside.
During the art form s heyday between the 12th and 17th centuries ce stained glass depicted religious tales from the judeo christian bible or secular stories such as chaucer s canterbury tales.