Happy #WorldGothDay! Ever wondered what makes a building Gothic? While Gothic buildings vary in size, location, and age, there are 5 key elements you can use to identify them: 1. Large stained glass windows 2. Pointed arches 3. Ribbed vaults 4. Flying buttresses 5. Ornate decoration Are you a fan? Image: 1.Reims Cathedral, Central Arch West Doorway, 1870s–80s, French. Getty Museum 2.Reims Cathedral, 1870s - 1880s, French. Getty Museum