GOTHIC

Paris is the center of the Gothic world. Also, churches were the center of city life during this time period. When it came to religion, the popes had immense power. There were so many people who worshiped hwich meant they needed large spaces to fit everyone. Three things that introduced the Gothic period were; pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and fly buttresses.

Cathedrals appeared to be weightless with tall walls and many stained glass windows.  These buildings transcended an earthy experience. An example of one of the Cathedrals was the Cathedral of San Denis. The cathedrals always had a basic floor plan and structural components that were very similar to the Romanesque. The chapels would radiate out of the apse and large stained glass windows. These buildings were tall with vertical lines, which suggest skyscrapers. The high vaults created new demands with construction and also had rib vaulting. The arches were pointed rather than rounded.

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