Gothic architecture 2 (thx) Pointed Arch is simply known as the Gothic arch and was reconstructed from cylindrical vault of Roman architecture. There are four stones at the end of the arch supporting the power from the top so that the height and the span of the arch are no longer restricted and the arch can be made as large and high as possible. It is interesting to note that architects of the modern world believe that the 'pointed arch' was actually the result of an attempt to hide technical flaws. Besides, there is Flying Buttress which is a supporting facility to share the pressure from the main walls. It has been largely used in Roman Architecture. The original buttress was solid and covered by the roof. However, the buttress with Gothic style is exposed out to be known as flying buttress. Due to the further requirements of the height, the role and appearance of buttress have been greatly enhanced. It is coved with complicated decorates and elaborate carvings. Gothic architecture gradually abolishes the gallery and aisle and increases the size of the window. These windows are high enough, almost to be used as the walls. The stained glass, covered with religious stories which help to illustrate the doctrines to illiterate people is of high artistic achievement. There are two main colors, blue and red. Blue symbolizes the heaven and red symbolizes the blood of Christ. The stained glass creates a mysterious but brilliant scene, which express people’s longing for the kingdom of heaven. This allowed the once dim Romanesque Cathedral to be transformed into a very bright and warm feeling Gothic Cathedral About the beam-column , many columns, no longer simple round, come together and emphasize the vertical lines, which makes the whole architecture to form an organic whole with simple lines and grand appearance. In the architectural history , the Gothic architect plays an important role because of Gothic architectural high skill and artistic value.