The Gothic RevivalThe Gothic architectural style emerged after the fall of the Roman Empire and was welcomed by the Catholic Church in England. An evolution of Romanesque styles, the Gothic style incorporates ribbed vaults, large painted and painted windows and flying buttresses. Gothic styles also having pointed roofs and arches were popular in the mid to late medieval period. The Gothic architectural style is not only important, it was vital to the church, the people and the community of the towns and villages that had erected such amazing structures. Gothic structures tended to be very tall, with light, imposing walls. structures and with large widows, a lot of light could enter, giving a strong feeling of happiness and piety. Many castles, palaces and guild halls were structured in this way throughout the European continent. Gothic styles are best known for the churches and cathedrals that overlook some European cities. Although not as common, some people actually had the interior of their homes decorated in a Gothic manner. Because these huge, giant structures were so impressive, people came from all over the region to visit them. This helped encourage trade, which would economically benefit any town lucky enough to be able to erect a Gothic-style structure. The more commerce there was, the more the city would also expand. This helped transform Europe from just a group of small towns and villages into much larger metropolitan areas, as it is today. It also helped lay the foundations for some stronger political systems. The Catholic Church took advantage of this gain in political ground by using wealth and religious influence to gain power over the community...... middle of paper ...... uh is always a boost economical for the city of London as a must see. Because the structure was so impressive, it brought a lot of tourism to the city. The designs were extremely important to the people because they showed the greatness of their country and retained the conservative belief once lost in the past. This shows how important it was to the Church, the people and the Commonwealth of the towns and villages which had erected such amazing structures.Bibliographyhttp://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/s/style -guide-gothic-revival/Cooke, Sir Robert (1987). The Palace of Westminster. London: Burton Skira. ISBN 978-0333459232. Constituency, Christine; Horse riding, Jacqueline, ed. (2000). The Houses of Parliament: History, Art, Architecture. London: Merrell Publishers. ISBN 978-1858941127.