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Building the Great Cathedrals - Gothic's Missing Link

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When gothic architecture emerged in 12th Century France, builders moved away from the thick walls and rounded arches of the Romanesque style to much thinner walls supported by pointed arches and ribbed vaults. This evolution in architectural technique is best illustrated by the ruins of Ourscamp where both styles are readily apparent.

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Building the Great Cathedrals premieres October 19, 2010 on Nova/PBS.

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