Gothic Ribbed Vaults

1. Gothic Ribbed Vaults

2. Romanesque vs. Gothic Romanesque= semicircular arches Gothic= pointed arches Depending on which style of arch is used, height of the vault as well as the transverse arches can differ

3. Light and Height Goals of Gothic cathedral architecture= light from outside entering the nave, the airy feel/reaching towards the heavens, and an uninterrupted nave Sainte Chapelle

4. Possibilities