Gothic architecture Architecture of Italy

the neogothic roof of cathedral of milan.

the gothic architecture appeared in italy in 12th century. italian gothic maintained peculiar characteristic differentiated evolution in france, had originated, , in other european countries. in particular, architectural ardite solutions , technical innovations of french gothic cathedrals never appeared: italian architects preferred keep construction tradition established in previous centuries. aesthetically, in italy vertical development important.

gothic architecture imported in italy, in many other european countries. benedictine cistercian order was, through new edifices, main carrier of new architectural style. spread burgundy (in eastern france), original area, on rest of western europe

a possible timeline of gothic architecture in italy can comprise:

an initial development of cistercian architecture
an gothic phase (c. 1228–1290)
the mature gothic of 1290–1385
a late gothic phase 1385 16th century, completion of great gothic edifices begun previously, milan cathedral , san petronio basilica in bologna.