King Richard Suite

Era: Gothic Circa 1300-1600

Monarch: King Richard III of England

Artist: Boticelli

Interior Characteristics:

• The Gothic Period started in the 13th Century and lasted into the early
• 16th century.
• New styles and techniques of building came about, and a new vocabulary of decorative detail was produced.
• In construction, the pointed arch came into play. It manifested the idea that its pointing upward would lead the eyes and thoughts to the heavens.
• Also, the use of groin vaults and flying buttresses became an important
• element.
• There were not many pieces of furniture during this time because
• furniture was something only for the wealthy.
• There was less wall space and much use of stained glass.
• The Gothic Period Lasted until the Renaissance ideals became popular