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How did Gothic architects compensate for the lateral thrust of the cathedrals?
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Gothic architects developed new ways to build the arches in order to compensate for the lateral thrust of the Cathedrals. It was a precise measurement for the high ceilings.
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What did the renaissance architects favor?
They favored the Gothic architecture
What was the purpose of height in gothic cathedrals?
It is because they were trying to make a confusion during the war.
The Gothic cathedrals were built primarily during the?
The Middle Ages. 5th Century to 16th Century.
What did the builder of the gothic cathedrals seek to express through the use of space and light?
They were seeking to express grandeur and the power of the church.
The Gothic architectural innovation providing outer support for lateral thrust was?
Buttresses and flying buttresses.
What is the difference between gothic cathedrals and modern cathedrals?
roman is a cross with a top gothic has flying buttresses
What do Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals have in common?
they both are cathedrals and their building structures are similiar
What makes gothic cathedrals different than other cathedrals?
Well, Gothic Cathedrals are gay. They are all black. Nobody likes goths, all they do is loiter and look stupid. Wankers.
Do gothic cathedrals have bells?
Yes, of course.
What are the types of cathedrals?
Gothic Renaissance Baroque
What are the names of two Gothic cathedrals in Europe?
German
Gothic cathedrals expressed the what of medieval Christians?
the spirituality
What do flying buttresses do for Gothic Cathederals?
Flying buttresses were added to Gothic Cathedrals to provide more support. Gothic Cathedrals were pretty big, so the wall alone was not always enough to withstand all that pressure.
Was the roman catholic church a gothic cathedral?
There were many Gothic Style Cathedrals in the Catholic Church.
Why did Gothic cathedrals contain stained-glass programs?
Gothic cathedrals implemented stained glass programs into their architecture very early on. These art pieces helped to symbolize their meaning.
Why did the Gothic cathedrals contain stain glass programs?
Gothic cathedrals implemented stained glass programs into their architecture very early on. These art pieces helped to symbolize their meaning.
Why did the Gothic cathedrals contain stained-glass programs?
Gothic cathedrals implemented stained glass programs into their architecture very early on. These art pieces helped to symbolize their meaning.
