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What is the significance of the Scallop Shell painted on the ceiling of one of the Chapels in Saint Pauls Cathedral?
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Scallop shells symbolise a christian religious thing
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What chapels ceiling did Michelangelo paint?
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of Sistine
What is the difference between cathedral ceiling and vaulted ceiling?
cathedral ceilings follow the pitch of the roof, while vaulted don't necessarily do so.
What is an arched ceiling called?
The architectural term is "vault"; some call it a cathedral ceiling.
What is the standard ceiling height for cathedral ceilings?
There is no standard.
Why is a raked ceiling better than a flat?
A raked ceiling or cathedral ceiling is said to be better than a flat ceiling because of the echos in the rooms. It will really be up to the owner of the house and what they prefer.
What artist is best known for his paintings on the ceilings of chapels?
Michelangelo is best known for his vast painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
What is the Feature of a Living room with overhanging balcony?
I think it is called a cathedral ceiling.
Meaning of dome of a vast sepulcher?
That would be the circular or oval ceiling of a large structure like a cathedral.
What artist painted the ceiling of a cathedral in Italy using both hands?
Michelangelo was said to be ambidextrous. So he may have used both hands when painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
When was Exeter Cathedral built?
The present building was started in 1112 and completed by about 1400, and has the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England.
Who Painted St Paul's Cathedral ceiling?
Sir Christopher Wren this is the wrong answer - it was painted by Sir James Thornhill
Which wall should be painted an accent color in a living room with a cathedral ceiling?
Even if the ceiling is a cathedral, it is rarely the only point of interest in a room. Look the room over carefully, pick your focal wall from the architecture. A fireplace built in book shelves, or windows with a spectacular view should enter into the equation. If there are no architectural features, decide your furniture placement and pick you accent wall from that.
