Question

why is the abbey church of saint - denis considered to be truly gothic in style?
a. the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation
b. the arched windows, the narrow nave, and the separate altar
c. the pulpit and the raised altar
d. none of the above
please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

The Abbey Church of Saint - Denis is considered the first Gothic building. Its new choir, with its exceptional stained - glass windows and liturgical ornamentation, was a key element in the development of the Gothic style. The use of stained glass was a hallmark of Gothic architecture, allowing for more light and elaborate religious imagery. The other options (b: arched windows were not unique to Gothic - Romanesque also had them; narrow nave was not a Gothic feature as Gothic aimed for larger spaces; c: pulpit and raised altar are not defining Gothic elements) do not capture the essence of what made it Gothic.

Answer:

A. the new choir, composed of exceptional stained glass windows and liturgical ornamentation