A Study On The Academic History Of "Oriental Source"

Gothic architecture had been despised since the construction of renaissance architectural theory. It didn’t gained impartial assessment until 18-19 century. Since then, gothic architecture has been regarded as the peak of architectural development in middle age,has integrated with Christian faith perfectly. Western scholars has placed it in the architectural tradition of western Europe through systemic study begun in the late 19 century. Gothic style evolved from within Romanesque architecture when diagonal ribs were added to the groin-vault, therefore, this gothic architecture has been considered as a native style, especially a French style. The course indicates that gothic architecture has different character from classical tradition,the pointed arch, trefoil arch, tracery and all those elements which can display gothic style can find precedents in early Islamic architecture.Thus, is gothic architecture just a style that evolved from traditional architecture within continental Europe? Does it have foreign contribution? All those are matters we need reconsider. We should view gothic architecture in a fresh perspective, investigate veiled or unveiled orient contribution.The author reviews and interprets the study of orient contribution in gothic architecture which western scholars has studied since 18 century. This paper attempts to present the main context and tendency through analyzing the way and method which scholars have used in different stages. On this basis,discussing the diffusion and acceptance among different culture, seeking new possibility in the context of contemporary "Global Art History".