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1 Gothic Architecture

2 Gothic Architecture Evolved in Medieval Europe (1100’s)
Comes from the Germanic Tribe of the Goths Cathedrals thrust upward as if reaching toward Heaven Stain Glass windows bring in colorful light Showcase of Art Inspire the worshiper with magnificence of God

3 Cathedral of Notre Dame

4 Cross Section of Notre Dame

5 Cathedral at Chartres

6 Cross Section of Chartres

7 Supported the roof’s weight
Ribbed Vaults Supported the roof’s weight

8 Transferred weight to thick exterior walls
Flying Buttresses Transferred weight to thick exterior walls

9 Framed huge stain glass windows, doors, and other openings
Pointed Arches Framed huge stain glass windows, doors, and other openings

10 Tall Spires Points that reach toward heaven

11 Stained Glass Windows Windows that illustrated stories of the Bible for illiterate peasants

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