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What architectural style has high pointed ceilings stained glass and tall towers?
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What are some of the architectural features of York Cathedral in the UK?
Some key architectural features of York Cathedral in the UK include stained glass murals, bell towers, and shrines. The overall architectural theme is gothic.
What is the architectural style of the Rouen cathedral and the tribune towers?
It is French Gothic.
Which of these statements accurately describes the two churches shown here?
The church on the right is Roman Catholic because it has pointed steeples rather than domed towers.
What are the 6 architectural features grouped into three parts of the Chartres cathedral?
flying buttresses, three-part elevation, rose windows, archivolts, towers, ribbed vaults
What are gothic cathedrals?
Gothic cathedrals major Churches (cathedrals) built in the 'Gothic' style, a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period.The style is characterised by use of the pointed arch and it is common for Gothic buildings to have the rib vaulting, buttresses, including flying buttresses. Also large stained glass windows are common, which are often grouped, or have tracery; rose windows, towers, spires and pinnacles; and ornate facades.
What is the meaning of the root word spire?
The root word "spire" refers to a pointed structure, often used in architecture to signify a tall, tapering element typically found on rooftops of buildings or towers.
Would having water tanks on top of The World Trade Center put out the fires like the movie Towering Inferno?
No. And it also wouldn't be very good architectural planning because water towers are very heavy.
What type of a structure are spires?
A spire is a conical, pointed structure, usually on the roof of traditional church towers or cathedrals. They are associated with religious buildings because they reach towards the sky, symbolising closeness to a deity.
How could you not know who built the twin towers?
We do. They were conceived by David Rockefeller and his brother then Governor Nelson in 1962 to improve the area. The architectural firm was Minoru Yamasaki & Associates of Michigan. The plan was carries out by the port authority of NY & N. Jersey involving over 10,000 workers. 2 towers were built instead of one to keep down height.
Are the twin towers the tallest towers in the world?
No, they werent. The tallest towers were the Petronas towers.
What is the order of the Malory Towers books?
The Malory Towers series by Enid Blyton consists of six main books: First Term at Malory Towers Second Form at Malory Towers Third Year at Malory Towers Upper Fourth at Malory Towers In the Fifth at Malory Towers Last Term at Malory Towers
What two towers are bigger than the twin towers?
PETRONAS towers
