Question

Which of the following is TRUE about gothic master builders?
a.
They designed the structure of the church without supervising its construction.
b.
Their primary role was to construct the church the Abbot designed.
c.
They worked closely with the Abbot to design and build a church.
d.
They supervised construction without working with their own hands.

Answer 1

c. They worked closely with the Abbot to design and build a church.

Master builders (master masons) in the Gothic period acted as both designer and site supervisor, collaborating with patrons (like abbots) on planning and overseeing construction, often also working hands‑on as skilled craftsmen.