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examines the use of geometry in the architecture of European cathedrals. Bibliography
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of their own, and were thought to be endowed with occult power" (Calter). As a result of this numbers naturally "found their way into nearly every aspect of cathedral design,
from the numbers of the pillars in the choir and layout of the facade, and, inevitably, to the division of the rose windows. In fact, the middle ages was nuts
about numbers and geometry" (Calter). And, in most cases geometry was actually considered sacred. With that in mind the following paper briefly examines the role of geometry in European Cathedrals.
Geometry Bearing in mind that "Geometry is the basis" of all architecture we examine some of the more common architectural forms in cathedrals and architecture of the Gothic
period (Royal Arch Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario). We note that "Gothic architecture in Western Europe was characterized by the pointed arch, which minimized outward thrust and
thus made possible higher, thinner, window-filled walls, creating the lofty, spacious interiors of Gothic cathedrals" (Royal Arch Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario). And, in regards to these
structures they were often layered, adding to the geometrical construction of the structures. One of the most important components of the architecture of cathedrals, and other architectural structures throughout
history, is that of the arch. "An arch, in construction, is a rigid span curving upward between two points of support. It appears in a variety of structures, such as
an arcade, formed by a row of arches, supported by load-bearing arches or a roof or a bridge, or as a single, freestanding triumphal or memorial arch. The traditional stone
or brick arch, formed of many segments held in place by lateral thrust, was developed to connect a greater distance between two supports than a single horizontal beam, or lintel,
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