Discuss the distinctions between Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Romanesque architecture used round arches, vaults, and wooden roofs derived from Roman interiors to create solid, fortress-like structures.
2. These architectural elements allowed Romanesque churches to accommodate a large congregation and function as pilgrimage sites.
3. Unlike the fortress-like environment of Romanesque architecture, Gothic cathedrals used pointed arches, flying buttresses, spires, and stained glass to create spacious vertical structures.
4. Gothic structural advances and stained glass filled the church interiors with light, which symbolized God.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word