Flying Butresses at Chartres
05/11/09 • 2 min
The butresses at Chartres Cathedral are examined. Mathematic models describe how and why the top tier of butresses was added.
The butresses at Chartres Cathedral are examined. Mathematic models describe how and why the top tier of butresses was added.
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