Which of the following accurately describes differences between Romanesque and Gothic architecture?
A)Gothic buildings used rounded arches, whereas Romanesque buildings used pointed ones.
B)Gothic buildings had smaller and fewer windows than Romanesque.
C)Gothic buildings used flying buttresses, whereas Romanesque buildings did not.
D)Gothic was a medieval style; Romanesque passed with the fall of the Roman Empire.
E)Gothic buildings created a sense of massive solidity, whereas Romanesque building created the illusion of lightness.

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Gothic buildings used flying buttresses, whereas Romanesque buildings did not. This is a major difference between the two styles, as flying buttresses allowed Gothic cathedrals to have taller and more intricate designs.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes Differences Between Romanesque and Gothic