What are the three parts of the nave elevation in Gothic churches?
The nave elevation is composed of three parts: the nave arcade, the triforium (replacing the galleries), and the clerestory.
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The third story is the clerestory. This part of the church is taller than the aisles so windows can bring in light. A major aspect of Gothic architecture was to bring in as much light as possible, representing the illumination of God, so developments in the clerestory were central to the Gothic style.
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