Question
Why is the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis considered to be truly Gothic in style?
a.
the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation
b.
the arched windows, the narrow nave, and the separate altar
c.
the pulpit and the raised altar
d.
none of the above
a.
the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation
b.
the arched windows, the narrow nave, and the separate altar
c.
the pulpit and the raised altar
d.
none of the above
Answers
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The correct answer is **a. the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation**.
The Abbey Church of Saint-Denis is often credited as one of the first examples of Gothic architecture, particularly due to innovations in the design of its choir, which featured large arched windows filled with stained glass, allowing for a luminous interior that emphasized verticality and light—key characteristics of the Gothic style.
The Abbey Church of Saint-Denis is often credited as one of the first examples of Gothic architecture, particularly due to innovations in the design of its choir, which featured large arched windows filled with stained glass, allowing for a luminous interior that emphasized verticality and light—key characteristics of the Gothic style.