Gothic

From stained glass to paintbrushes: painting in the Gothic era!
Have you ever walked inside a Gothic cathedral at sunset, when the light filters through the stained glass windows and you feel catapulted into a world of flying saints, dragons and angels with rainbow feathers? Well, if Gothic were a playlist, it would be a mix of epicness, mysticism and… colour at full volume! In […]

Gothic cathedrals, symbols of spirituality and transcendence
Gothic cathedrals are the most fascinating architectural wonders that history has left us. These magnificent structures dating back to the second half of the 12th century shaped the history of art and architecture, expressing the taste, values and religiosity of the society of their time. With their unique style and innovative technical solutions, Gothic cathedrals […]

Discovering Saint-Denis Abbey: the birthplace of Gothic architecture
Just a stone’s throw from the heart of Paris, stands a place steeped in history and architecture that has left an indelible imprint on French culture and medieval art: Saint-Denis Abbey. This magnificent abbey, located in the municipality of Saint-Denis, was the burial place of French monarchs for centuries, but it is also the birthplace […]

Discovering the Gothic style: a journey through European art and architecture
I have been wanting to write a post on the Gothic style for a long time, and I have finally found the time to take you on a fascinating journey through the characteristics and most significant works of this art form that aroused wonder and admiration in the period between the 12th and 14th centuries. […]
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In this blog, I don't explain the history of art — I tell the stories that art itself tells.



