High Gothic
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High Gothic was a period of Gothic architecture in the 13th century, from about 1200 to 1280, which saw the construction of a series of refined and richly decorated cathedrals of exceptional height an
Reims Cathedral (1211-1299)
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Reims Cathedral, begun 1211, from the northeast]
Nave of Reims Cathedral with piliers cantonnés supporting quadripartite vaults
Main portal and side portal, with rose windows
Rayonnant
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Rayonnant was a style of Gothic Architecture which was developed in France in the 13th century. It was the defining style of the High Gothic period, and is often described as the high point of French
High Gothic
…is often described as the high point of the Gothic style. High Gothic was a period, rather than a specific style; during the High Gothic period, the Rayonnant style was predominant. Notable High Gothic cathedrals in the Rayonnant style included Reims Cathedral, Amiens Cathedral, Bourges Cathedral, Chartres…
Upper level of Sainte-Chapelle, Paris (about 1250)
Rayonnant windows of clerestory and triforium, Early Gothic below
Rayonnant rose window
Rayonnant choir, begun in 1236, mainly 1241–1258