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Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship
16 Apr 2026 — 19 Jul 2026 at Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
This exhibition examines the origins and development of architectural draftsmanship during the Gothic period. Through drawings, plans, and technical documents, the show traces how medieval architects designed and documented the soaring cathedrals and intricate structures that defined the era. The exhibition reveals the sophisticated methods and innovative thinking behind Gothic architecture's most iconic achievements.
About the venue
Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. With 5,727,258 visitors in fiscal year 2025, it was the most-visited museum in…