PERPENDICULAR GOTHIC AND ENGLISH INNOVATION late 14th until the early 16th century
The birth of gothic architecture was an answer to society changes in the economy and political system in the European civilization of the 12th century. The society is in the process of urbanization at this time. Universities are developing since the end of the 12th century. 1202 was allegedly the year in European mathematics where the number zero was introduced. The Church was consolidating a system of sacraments, blending Christian life from cradle to grave. Human life became followed a more and more developed order. Construction of big stone cathedrals, not only as a construction project but also as a financial and economic phenomenon, highly exceeded medieval possibilities. Therefore it isn´t surprising that the origins of the new style did show first in economically advanced France, more specifically in a location near to Paris called Ile-de-France. One of the earliest buildings to
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