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The peak of classical Gothic
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Reims Cathedral marks the peak of classical Gothic. The medieval architects innovate by removing the gallery level for the first time. The monument's interiors are taller and brighter thanks to lighter structural elements that allow drilling larger openings in the walls. Reims Cathedral's sculptures are the reflection of a new religiosity developed in the 13th century. It is closer to the people with realistic, living statues, such as a multitude of smiling guardian angels or kings identified by their name.
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