When comparing the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens to the Duomo of Florence, Cologne Cathedral, and Salisbury Cathedral, it is clear all the churches wanted to make an important statement of scale, verticality, and light. There is nothing subtle about these structures. The innovative construction proves that the Gothic style is trying to claim its place in history. Building problems and the fear of failure did not stop the designers and builders from completing their plans.
These four cathedrals are located in four different regions that affected certain aspects of the design. To start with the Amiens and Florence Cathedrals, the most significant difference in the use of flying buttresses at Amiens and the dome at Florence. The flying buttresses allowed the building to be taller and allowed light to fill the interior. The architect at Florence thought they were ugly and wanted to including a dome to allow light to enter and to incorporate the religious symbols it has. At Cologne Cathedral, the tall double towers are powerful and grab your attention in a dramatic way. The landscape around the Salisbury Cathedral created a different feeling around this structure. This may have contributed to why it was used only for worship, unlike Amiens, which was built in the middle of the city and was used for other civic activities.
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[1]A good start on the comp...the info you have here is good. Needed to fully address the website, including your hand drawing of your cathedral. [2] missing response
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