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What was the purpose of such architectural features as large pointed arches and spires in Medieval European architecture?

What was the purpose of such architectural features as large pointed arches and spires in Medieval European architecture?
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What was the purpose of such architectural features as large pointed arches and spires in Medieval European architecture?

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They were built like that because they would symbolize that they were reaching into heaven and they were also built to glorify god. I hoped thus helped
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To force ones eyes to look up toward the heavens is the correct answer

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