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The arches and spires of Medieval architecture were intended for what following purposes?

The arches and spires of the medieval architecture were intended to force one's eyes to look toward the heavens. The spires in particular represent a finger pointing upward to God to indicate that he is in Heaven. The spires provided a constant reminder of that belief. Arches were an innovation of architecture to provide strength to the structure and provide additional light to inside of the building.


What was the purpose of such a large pointed arches and spires in Medieval European architecture?

To inspire people to look upwards towards heaven


A medieval form of architecture utilizing low arches and thick walls is?

Romanesque


What did the arches and spires of medieval architecture mean?

The spires in particular represent a finger pointing upward to God to indicate that he is in Heaven. The spires provided a constant reminder of that belief. Arches were an innovation of architecture to provide strength to the structure and provide additional light to inside of the building.


What of these is not a feature of romanesque?

Pointed arches is not a feature of Romanesque architecture. Romanesque architecture is characterized by semi-circular arches, thick walls, and small windows. Pointed arches are a signature element of Gothic architecture.


What characterized architecture?

arches and domes


Church architecture which had round arches and thick walls and pillars?

Romanesque Architecture


What was Roman architecture like?

Roman Architecture is responsible for the use and development of arches. However, we now know that arches were in use in Africa and Egypt prior to roman empire


What was the purpose of such architectural features as large pointed archers and spires in medieval European architecture?

The arches and spires of the medieval architecture were intended to force one's eyes to look toward the heavens. The spires in particular represent a finger pointing upward to God to indicate that he is in Heaven. The spires provided a constant reminder of that belief. Arches were an innovation of architecture to provide strength to the structure and provide additional light to inside of the building.


What is the style of architecture in the Arc De Triomphe?

The arc architecture style is an imitation of Roman arches.


Why is the art and architecture of medieval Italy so much different from that of the rest of Europe?

from following find correct one:- A. mosaic. B. stained glass windows. C. arches. D. fresco.


Which of these is not a feature of Romanesque architecture?

A flying buttress is not a feature of Romanesque architecture.