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How did Gothic architects compensate for the lateral thrust of the pointed arch in cathedrals such as Chartres and Notre Dame of Paris?
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How did Gothic architects compensate for the lateral thrust of the pointed arch in cathedrals such as Chartres and Notre Dame of Paris?

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By using flying buttresses
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