How are the “soaring vertical lines” of Notre Dame Cathedral intended to act upon the viewer?
a. demonstrate the power of the architect
b. emphasize royal French power
c. visually symbolize the heavenly realm
d. direct attention to narratives on the ceiling
e. threaten with judgement
c. visually symbolize the heavenly realm
a. Incorrect. Though the expertise of the architect was important, the verticality of the cathedral does not refer to them.
b. Incorrect. Though politics were involved in the creation of cathedrals, the verticality has a religious significance.
c. Correct. The verticality of the cathedral visually symbolizes the heavenly realm.
d. Incorrect. Though visual narratives were common in cathedrals, they were typically not on the ceiling.
e. Incorrect. Though cathedrals sometimes included scenes of judgement, the verticality does not signify judgement.
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