What was the focus of art and architecture during the gothic period? a. to create a church that exhibited class and wealth b. to capture the splendor of the heavens with light c. to create new and improved beauty d. all of the above

The correct answer is
b. to capture the splendor of the heavens with light

The goal of them was to evoke emotions and humility before god, not to brag about being rich. That's what baroque was about when they put gold over everything and wanted to show glamor and flamboyance. New and improved beauty was not a goal but it somehow happened.