The Gothic movement was driven by architectural innovations that allowed churches to reach unprecedented heights and feature massive walls of glass.
: External supports that braced walls, allowing them to be thinner and filled with windows. GOTHIC ART
: These "walls of light" transformed interiors into heavenly spaces and served as visual Bibles for the illiterate. 2. Evolution of Style The period is generally divided into three major phases: The Gothic movement was driven by architectural innovations
: Intersecting stone ribs that supported the ceiling weight, creating a lighter and more flexible structural "skeleton". enabling taller structures.
: Unlike rounded arches, these directed weight downward rather than outward, enabling taller structures.
