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Which part of the Gothic cathedrals allowed the buildings to have thinner walls?
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Flying buttressed
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Why did the Gothic cathedrals include flying buttresses?
These cathedrals include flying buttresses to help spread out the weight of the vaults.
Is a characteristic of Gothic cathedrals?
One characteristic of Gothic cathedrals is their pointed arches, which help distribute weight more efficiently than rounded arches. Another characteristic is the use of ribbed vaults, which allowed for higher ceilings and more natural light to enter the building through stained glass windows. Flying buttresses are also a distinctive feature of Gothic cathedrals, providing external support for the walls and allowing for thinner walls and larger windows.
Buildings such as the gothic cathedrals in western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each societys...?
cultural values
What is the difference between gothic cathedrals and modern cathedrals?
roman is a cross with a top gothic has flying buttresses
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 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.
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 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
