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Romanesque Cathedrals
Small Windows and Thick walls make a Dark Interior
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Buttress is close to the wall for support.
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Windows, Doors, and Ceilings have rounded arches.
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What was Gothic Style in Cathedral Building?
During the medieval period, towns started to grow and more wealth was generated from all the new wealth of trading. A new spirit in building cathedrals also started. Abbot Suger created a protype for over 500 Gothic Cathedrals in his remodeling at the abbey of Saint Denis.
Catherdals, known as "cities of God" were built in the Romanesque style. The elements of the Romanesque style of architecture were rounded arches, barrel ceilings. before the Gothic style were
The major ingredients of the Gothic style were: Mouse over the words below.
1. pointed arches
2. flying buttress
3. tall spires
4. vaulted or ribbed vaults
5. Rose window
6. More stained glass
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