Pinnacle
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title:
Pinnacle
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A pinnacle is an architectural element originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on parapets at the corners of towers and in many other situations. The pinnacle looks like a small spire. It was mainly used in Gothic architecture. The pinnacle had two purposes: Ornamental – adding to the loftiness and verticity of the structure. They sometimes ended with statues, such as in Milan Cathedral.
Structural – the pinnacles were very heavy and often rectified
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Architectural element
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnacle
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2024-03-02T15:44:42Z
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