respond to this: Since the Ancient World, significant architectural achievements made a comeback throughout the Romanesque and Gothic periods.  While the Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles were developed in France and Italy, respectively, they both spread quickly throughout Europe. The Gothic style retained the Romanesque's use of a cruciform layout, a western façade with two towers, and sculpted tympanums above the doors. Similar to Romanesque Mosan art, Gothic art was influenced by the same trend toward a more realistic portrayal of the human figure.

The creation of the Gothic architectural style was significantly influenced by the Romanesque architectural style that came before it, the growing wealth and population of European towns, and the desire to display majesty.