How did the use of pointed arches change cathedrals?

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Chatu asked Mar 20, 2023

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How did the use of pointed arches change cathedrals?

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The pointed archs changed cathedrals by allowing building designers to elevate the height at which they could safely construct by distributing the weight of the vaults.

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