gothic ribbed vaults
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Gothic Ribbed Vaults
Romanesque vs. Gothic
Romanesque= semicircular archesGothic= pointed arches
Depending on which style of arch is used, height of the vault as well as the transverse arches can differ
Light and Height
• Goals of Gothic cathedral architecture= light from outside entering the nave, the airy feel/reaching towards the heavens, and an uninterrupted nave
Sainte Chapelle
Possibilities
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