Compare And Contrast Beauvais Cathedral And Santa Croce

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Regional style is the term art historians use to describe variations in style tied to geography. Generally, two artworks made centuries apart in the same region are more similar than two artworks made at the same time in different regions. For instance, the interiors of Beauvais Cathedral and the church of Santa Croce represents the architectural styles of France and Italy. The Beauvais Cathedral was rebuilt in 1284, and Santa Croce was built in 1294. The interiors of both churches have pointed arches that were common in 13th century; however, the differences in their architectural styles are obvious. The church in France has high stone ceiling and huge area of stained-glass windows. In contrast, the church in Italy has low wooden ceiling and

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