Question

which of these does not use ribbed vaulting in its design?
a. st. etienne
b. durham cathedral
c. st. patricks cathedral
d. all of the above use ribbed vaulting.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Analyze the architectural features of each option

• St. Etienne (Abbaye-aux-Hommes, Caen): A key Romanesque church in Normandy that is famous for its early use of sexpartite ribbed vaults (six-part ribbed vaulting) added around 1115–1120.
• Durham Cathedral: An Anglo-Norman Romanesque cathedral in England renowned for having some of the earliest surviving pointed ribbed vaults in Europe (completed around 1133).
• St. Patrick's Cathedral: A prominent Gothic Revival cathedral (or medieval Gothic cathedral depending on the specific one referenced, but both use Gothic ribbed vaults).
• Since all three structures utilize ribbed vaulting in their architectural design, option (d) is the correct choice.

Answer:

• A
• B
• C
• D (Correct answer)