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Gothic architecture evolved out of Romanesque art in the 12th century in northern France and England, and was characterized by tall, grand designs made possible by new building techniques like flying buttresses. Flying buttresses transferred weight outward from tall walls and allowed architects to create loftier towers and reach greater heights that symbolized ascension to heaven. Pointed arches and vaulted ceilings also helped to distribute weight while admitting more light through large windows, creating
- Author
- Rey Joyce Abuel
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- EN