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Movement from Romanesque toGothic
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The term itself, "Gothic," is a derogatory term coined in the Renaissance, to reflect the inferior and non-classical values that were popular after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, roughly around 600 AD. In its own time, this style of architecture was known as modern or French architecture. The evolution of this French style of architecture reflected a shift in philosophies and values during the late middle ages. An increased interest in the romantic and transcendental nature of religion was formed alongside the formation of the cult of the virgin. Cathedrals stood for not only as centers of religion, but also as centers of commerce, local economy, and served to foster community ties to the village. The height of these monuments, r
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