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Royal Abbey at St. Denis |
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| The royal abbey church at St. Denis near Paris is known as the cradle of Gothic art. It is an excellent example of early Gothic architecture. The building was the work of Suger, the abbot of St. Denis, who completely remodeled a very old church. The church was designed to permit the entry of light, which was considered necessary to create an atmosphere conducive to prayer. | ||||||
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| Paris (city, France); Gothic Art and Architecture | ||||||
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