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To portray teachings of the Church and to bring light into cathedrals (A) Signup and view all the answers

Notre Dame in Paris (A) Signup and view all the answers

Massive strong stone buildings (D) Signup and view all the answers

Translating the teachings of the Church into images (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Byzantine art is based on translating the teachings of the Church into images.
Byzantine art is completely theological and favors a more symbolic approach to art.
The artists translated the teachings of the church into images and favored a massive strong stone building with a high steeple and barrel vaults.
Romanesque art is based on the style of architecture, with massive strong stone buildings and a high steeple and barrel vaults.
Gothic art is characterized by pointed arches, flying buttresses, gargoyles, and large stained windows.
The philosophy behind Gothic art is to portray teachings of the Church and to bring light into cathedrals.
Notre Dame in Paris is a famous example of Gothic architecture.