
In Gothic architecture, what is 'tracery'?
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- The stone framework that divides and supports stained-glass windows
- A type of external buttress system
- A decorative cornice along the roofline
- A method of constructing ribbed vaults
Correct answer: The stone framework that divides and supports stained-glass windows
Explanation: Tracery is the stone framework of mullions and ribs that holds stained glass in Gothic windows. It developed in the 13th century; Chartres Cathedral (windows c.1220–1230) shows early tracery examples.
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