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Gothic Ribbed Vaults

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Gothic ribbed vaults allowed for taller and lighter cathedral architecture than previous Romanesque styles. Gothic cathedrals used pointed arches rather than semicircular Romanesque arches, enabling vaults to be taller and admit more light through large windows while maintaining structural integrity with reinforcing ribs. The goals of Gothic architecture were to bring in exterior light, create an airy and lofty interior feel, and have an uninterrupted nave reaching towards the heavens.

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Romanesque vs. Gothic Romanesque= semicircular arches Gothic= pointed arches Depending on which style of arch is used, height of the vault as well as the transverse arches can differ
Light and Height Goals of Gothic cathedral architecture= light from outside entering the nave, the airy feel/reaching towards the heavens, and an uninterrupted nave Sainte Chapelle
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