Later Ottonian church architecture adopted heavy square piers alternating with columns,dividing the nave into vertical units and mitigating the smooth rhythm of early Christian arcades.This system is known as ____.

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The described system of using alternating piers and columns to divide the nave is known as "alternate support." None of the other answer choices accurately describe this architectural feature.

Later Ottonian Church Architecture Adopted Heavy Square Piers Alternating with Columns,dividing