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Stained Glass in Gothic Cathedrals (PDF): Stained windows in 12th century France were used to tell Biblical stories as well as provide beauty to cathedrals. Brief History on Stained Glass Windows: Read about some of the earliest examples of stained glass windows in this brief history.

Why, in 1179, did the cathedral school of Notre-Dame in Paris start admitting nonclerical students? A papal decree ordered their admittance.

The rib vault, flying buttress, and pointed (Gothic) arch were used as solutions to the problem of building a very tall structure while preserving as much natural light as possible. Stained-glass window panels rendered startling sun-dappled interior effects.

No. Goths like black, as well as colours, but goths don’t necessarily all wear black and simply wearing black does not make you a goth.

While it’s more acceptable today to wear all-black than it was a couple of decades ago, there’s still an expectation that black will be worn sparingly, for formal events or the rare funeral. While I do have a lot of (dark) red in my wardrobe, too, it’s not unusual for me to wear just black or grey.

Black. “Black is a color that is taken seriously” says a fashion and style expert, Karen Haller. People who prefer to wear black clothing are ambitious, purposeful but also sensitive. As a rule, they are emotional and easily excitable, although they often try to hide it.

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Black represents power, elegance, discipline and mystery. Sometimes, it’s associated with evil and grieving. Wear black to communicate an authoritative image or protect emotions. Since too much black can overwhelm some, don’t wear it when you want to establish rapport.