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Read Works: Architecture: Notre Dame De Paris & Gothic Architecture
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Notre Dame as an example of Gothic cathedral architecture. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture: Flying Buttress
This site contains a formal definition for the architectural term: "flying buttress." Also included is an illustration and an audio file which demonstrates how to pronounce the word.