Gothic Revival

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Scope note
Style in architecture and decorative arts characterized by a return to the incorporation of rosettes, pinnacles, tracery, foils, and polychrome effects inspired by Gothic architecture and reproduced with the aim of historical accuracy. Although the Gothic revival was practiced throughout Europe, it attained its greatest importance in the United States and England from the mid-18th century to the mid-19th century.
Gothic Revival
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024