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Gothic cathedrals implemented stained glass programs into their architecture very early on. These art pieces helped to symbolize their meaning.

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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.

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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 contains stained-glassed programs?

Gothic cathedrals implemented stained glass programs into their architecture very early on. These art pieces helped to symbolize their meaning.


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.