Comparative Literature and Culture 1020 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Petrarchan Sonnet, Felice Brancacci, Aerial Perspective
14 Oct 2015
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All but three kings of france buried, as well as a few other monarchs. (jenna) Gives building cross shape seen from bird"s eye view. Lighter and more graceful than vault types in romanesque era. Signi cant because it is an evolution from the. Could enable experimentation with shapes because it exerts less stress. Inclined bar, half arch that extends from the upper part of a wall to a pier. Increased supporting power of the buttress and allowed for the creation of the high-ceilinged churches typical of. One of rst examples of french gothic architecture and one of most well known church buildings. Naturalism sculptures and stained glass contrast romanesque architecture. Let in light, inspire wonder that was central to the gothic movement. Many different designs, basic one is spoke window; looks like a spoke wheel. Carved from stone, placed on edge of roof, used on many medieval cathedrals; notre dame.
