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Cathedrals are very large churches. Their appearance depends on when and where they were built. Usually they were stone, but some were brick. Many were highly decorated, but some were relatively undecorated. In general they were very big, and many were positively huge.
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What function did cathedrals serve in middle ages?
Cathedrals were churches. eberything in them was symbolic even the rain gutters
Why do people don't build cathedrals today?
It is very expensive to build something like a Cathedral. Some have been built like Grace Cathedral in Los Angles and the Cathedral in Washington DC. Modern cathedrals have been built in Houston TX, Liverpool England, Coventry England, and in Spain.
What effect did merchant families have on the Renaissance in Italian cities?
They brought in goods and became wealthy so in turn could support the building of cathedrals and give commissions to men like da Vinci.
Where is the St. Patrick Cathedral?
there are several cathedrals dedicated to St Patrick in Ireland - the oldest is in Dublin but there are also 2 in Armagh
What did buildings look like in the middle ages?
THey were pretty close to the same but they were not exactly. They were like that but what about the farm houses and stuff they were no all the is right they were close
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.
How did the use of arches change cathedrals?
They allowed cathedrals to have more windows. They allowed cathedrals to become taller.
Why are cathedrals in France mostly in the north?
There are cathedrals in the south as well as in the north.
Are all cathedrals and churches the same shape?
yes they are shaped like a cross from above.
When was False Cathedrals created?
False Cathedrals was created on 2000-08-22.
When was Two Cathedrals created?
Two Cathedrals was created on 2001-05-16.
What do Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals have in common?
they both are cathedrals and their building structures are similiar
Why did the Gothic cathedrals include flying buttresses?
These cathedrals include flying buttresses to help spread out the weight of the vaults.
How can you use the word cathedrals in a sentence?
if you want to put the word cathedrals in a sentence, you would need to put it as an subject, such as "the cathedrals were lined up in a row, whilst the churches felt small compared the gargantuan cathedrals" and I've used the word cathedrals twice! Cathedrals are magnificent churches usually built on Gothic style. The most famous cathedral in the world which is a Paris's landmark along with the Eiffel Tower, is the Notre Dame Cathedral. Italy has great cathedrals as well.
What do gargoyles look like?
A gargoyle is a stone carved water spout usually found on churches or cathedrals. Gargoyles are based mostly on humans and animals that are used to scare away the evil. And are normally used to do so.
What function did cathedrals serve in middle ages?
Cathedrals were churches. eberything in them was symbolic even the rain gutters
What is the difference between gothic cathedrals and modern cathedrals?
roman is a cross with a top gothic has flying buttresses
