Different Parts of typical Gothic Church: Church Characteristics: 1.Plans: § Generally in the form of a Latin cross of which the short arms form the north and south transepts. § Formed from the Early Christian basilican churches such as Saint Peter, Rome by the extension of bema into well- marked transepts; or may be from the cruciform tombs of of the period of Constantine. 2.Main Body: • Generally stretches westward and the choir & sanctuary eastward from the crossing of nave and transepts which is often marked by a tapering tower in England. 3.Columns& Piers: • These main divisions east & west, and the transepts north & south, are often divided into central nave with side aisles, separated by columns & piers. • These columns and piers support the nave arcades and the walls which rise above the aisle roofs. 4.Principal Entrance: • Generally at west in France and flanked by towers. • On south or north side as in England and i...