Question

which of the following churches contains great examples of the use of ribbed vaulting?
a. durham cathedral
b. st. etienne
c. church of san clement
d. both a and b

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Analyze architectural features of Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral (begun ca. 1093) is renowned for its early and innovative use of ribbed vaulting over a three-story nave.

Analyze architectural features of St. Etienne

St. Etienne at Caen (begun 1067, vaulted ca. 1115-1120) is another prominent Romanesque church that features early sexpartite ribbed vaults.

Evaluate the options

Both Durham Cathedral and St. Etienne are famous, textbook examples of early ribbed vaulting in Romanesque architecture, making option d ("Both A and B") the correct choice.

Answer:

• a. Durham Cathedral
• b. St. Etienne
• c. Church of San Clement
• d. Both A and B (Correct answer)