The Great Epochs of European Art — Season 1, Episode 5: Gothic Art
Documentary • 55 min • 1 season, 10 episodes
Episode synopsis
A look at the rise of Gothic cathedrals, the pointed arch, stained glass, and the pursuit of light and verticality. This episode shows how medieval Europe transformed architecture and artistic expression.
About The Great Epochs of European Art
Ten programs filmed across Europe explore the history of European art through masterpieces of architecture, sculpture, and painting. The series spans from Greek and Roman art to Christian, Byzantine, and Gothic styles, followed by the Baroque, Rococo, and the artistic movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.