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Gothic Survival architecture (German: Nachgotik, Italian: gotico postumo) refers to the continued use of Gothic motifs and forms following the Middle Ages in Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Examples were built from the end of the Middle Ages into the eighteenth century, and the Gothic remained a living tradition throughout that time.[1] It is distinguished from Late Gothic, which in some regions lasted along side later styles, and from Neogothic, which is a conscious copying of mediaeval Gothic buildings.

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Distribution

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Gothic Survival, Revival, and Late Gothic

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Late Gothic continued as a living style long after the Middle Ages came to a close, especially on the British Isles, and in Bohemia, Germany, Poland, and other associated areas. It was primarily used in religious and educational buildings. Sometimes such buildings are also termed "Gothic Survival" in English, although the

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Czechia

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France

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Germany

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Italy

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Russia

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United Kingdom

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England

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Northern Ireland

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See also

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Czech Baroque architecture#Baroque Gothic

References

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  1. ^ "Gothic Survival | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
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