So I was doing some light research on Richard Upjohn yesterday and was reminded of a class I took maybe 2 years ago. One of the lectures was about the differences between gothic architecture, Gothic (with a capital G) and gothik (with a K), but I can't remember at all what the differences were.
After all types of google searches, perusing my old notebooks and checking multiple books for any clue, I realize I have no resources to re-learn the difference and was wondering if anyone has any ideas or can recommend some literature on the subject.
I remember one being referred to as "Serious gothic," probably the capital G, and could refer to the original Gothic trend from 12th century France. Not sure though.
In my experience, there is no hard and fast rule about use, only a set of more or less well articulated conventions (depending on context). I did work on Gothic monastic structures as part of my undergraduate thesis, and some work on Gothic revival domestic architecture for my Quals, and I remember quite a bit of variation in the use of terms, though I was able to discern some guidelines to follow.
Generally, the term 'Gothic' is used to refer to works, ideas, details and individuals of the particular historical period, while 'gothic' can be used more generally to refer to detailing or stylistic features. Thus, "the Gothic cathedral of Chartres" or "Strawberry Hill, the Gothic Revival villa of Horace Walpole," but "the pointed gothic arch." However, in an academic source, or when writing an academic paper, the lower case usage is considered insufficiently scholarly.
The use of "Gothick" or "Gothik" is a (primarily British) affectation and is mostly used by writers who were producing their work in the 19th century (or those who wish they were). It's a 'romantic' flourish typically used only to refer to the particular school of thought which understood Gothic design and detailing as a kind of ornamentation which could be slapped onto any old structure, regardless of its other design fundamentals or character. I use the term only when I am quoting a source that uses it (like Raphael and Arthur Brandon's 1850 catalog of details) or when I intend to be snarky.
In my experience, a Gothic structure emerges from a distinct tradition and adheres to a range of principles which govern scale, proportion, construction and detail. A "Gothick" structure can be anything, so long as it has a few pointed arches, maybe some stained glass, and a range of details stuck on to evoke the era and style. Think of it as the difference between this or this and this (bleagh) or this (gack).
an older well learned designer I knew used the spelling Gothik to refer the earlier, more structural gothic style. I have been trying to find something to verify this but can’t find anything. I hope we both get our answer.
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That is incorrect. Gothik is related to the gothic revival style common in 1800 England. see architectrix's post above.
Gothic, gothic & gothik
So I was doing some light research on Richard Upjohn yesterday and was reminded of a class I took maybe 2 years ago. One of the lectures was about the differences between gothic architecture, Gothic (with a capital G) and gothik (with a K), but I can't remember at all what the differences were.
After all types of google searches, perusing my old notebooks and checking multiple books for any clue, I realize I have no resources to re-learn the difference and was wondering if anyone has any ideas or can recommend some literature on the subject.
Thanks for any help.
Is this a font thread?
No I did not take a class on fonts.
I remember one being referred to as "Serious gothic," probably the capital G, and could refer to the original Gothic trend from 12th century France. Not sure though.
Just looking for some clarification.
In my experience, there is no hard and fast rule about use, only a set of more or less well articulated conventions (depending on context). I did work on Gothic monastic structures as part of my undergraduate thesis, and some work on Gothic revival domestic architecture for my Quals, and I remember quite a bit of variation in the use of terms, though I was able to discern some guidelines to follow.
Generally, the term 'Gothic' is used to refer to works, ideas, details and individuals of the particular historical period, while 'gothic' can be used more generally to refer to detailing or stylistic features. Thus, "the Gothic cathedral of Chartres" or "Strawberry Hill, the Gothic Revival villa of Horace Walpole," but "the pointed gothic arch." However, in an academic source, or when writing an academic paper, the lower case usage is considered insufficiently scholarly.
The use of "Gothick" or "Gothik" is a (primarily British) affectation and is mostly used by writers who were producing their work in the 19th century (or those who wish they were). It's a 'romantic' flourish typically used only to refer to the particular school of thought which understood Gothic design and detailing as a kind of ornamentation which could be slapped onto any old structure, regardless of its other design fundamentals or character. I use the term only when I am quoting a source that uses it (like Raphael and Arthur Brandon's 1850 catalog of details) or when I intend to be snarky.
In my experience, a Gothic structure emerges from a distinct tradition and adheres to a range of principles which govern scale, proportion, construction and detail. A "Gothick" structure can be anything, so long as it has a few pointed arches, maybe some stained glass, and a range of details stuck on to evoke the era and style. Think of it as the difference between this or this and this (bleagh) or this (gack).
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Visigothic or Ostrogothic?
an older well learned designer I knew used the spelling Gothik to refer the earlier, more structural gothic style. I have been trying to find something to verify this but can’t find anything. I hope we both get our answer.
That is incorrect. Gothik is related to the gothic revival style common in 1800 England. see architectrix's post above.
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