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Neo-Gothic
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Definition
A 19th-century revival of Gothic architectural principles, featuring pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and vertical emphasis. Neo-Gothic reflected romantic idealization of medieval culture.
Example
Augustus Pugin's Palace of Westminster in London (1840s) features authentic Gothic pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and soaring spires.