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Gothic Architecture
Gothic architecture has three
distinct characteristics which set it apart from Romanesque; pointed arches, ribbed vault,
and flying buttresses. These developments allowed the architects
to make the church much larger and brighter. 
By transferring the weight of the ceilings outward thrust to the flying
buttresses, they were now able to place huge stain glass windows in the
walls. this allowed the once dim Romanesque Cathedral to be transformed
into a very bright and warm feeling Gothic Cathedral. These
churches also reflect the wealth and influence of the church in the Middle
Ages. Many of these churches and cathedrals took over a century to
build.
Architecture Conclusion
