Question

sacred images and christian worship: mastery test
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select the correct answer.
which is not characteristic of the gothic style?
a. slender spire
b. emphasis on width
c. atmosphere of transparency
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Explanation:

Gothic architecture is defined by verticality (seen in slender spires), large stained glass windows that create a transparent, light-filled atmosphere. It does not emphasize width; that is a trait of earlier Romanesque architecture, which had thick, wide walls.

Answer:

B. emphasis on width