Question
What distinctively “Gothic” feature can be seen in the image below?
The Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside. Arch supports are built into the sides of the building.
a.
clerestory windows
b.
the rounded windows
c.
first true flying buttresses
d.
none of the above
The Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside. Arch supports are built into the sides of the building.
a.
clerestory windows
b.
the rounded windows
c.
first true flying buttresses
d.
none of the above
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The distinctively "Gothic" feature that can be seen in the description of the Notre Dame Cathedral is:
c. first true flying buttresses
Flying buttresses are a hallmark of Gothic architecture, allowing for higher ceilings and more windows by effectively transferring the weight of the roof and upper walls to external supports.
c. first true flying buttresses
Flying buttresses are a hallmark of Gothic architecture, allowing for higher ceilings and more windows by effectively transferring the weight of the roof and upper walls to external supports.