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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.
Buildings such as the gothic cathedrals in western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each societys...?
cultural values
How did 'Gothic revival get its name?
In western Europe the churches and some other public buildings built during the Middle Ages had a distinctive style that was at first called 'gothic' (barbarian) out of contempt by comparison with the standard romanesque style that had prevailed for several centuries. After further developments in architectural style, such a Greek revival (putting up buildings that looked like the Parthenon), churches of the 19th century were built in a 'gothic revival' style which not not genuine but copied the external appearance of the medieval gothic cathedrals. The US has a lot of gothic revival churches and cathedrals.
What trait did not characterize gothic cathedral architecture?
Gothic cathedral architecture was most popular throughout the Middle Ages, a time when the Catholic Church was extremely influential. One trait that these cathedrals did NOT have were rounded arches--a style that is characteristic of Romanesque architecture.
What cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of French gothic architecture?
The famous Catholic cathedral known as the Notre Dame de Paris is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture. It was one of the first cathedrals to use flying buttresses to support it and its sculptures and stained glass featured the influence of naturalism.
