All of the following statements are true of the Gothic cathedral and Gothic style architecture, EXCEPT which one?
A. Some of the visual characteristics of Gothic cathedrals included pointed arches, flying buttresses, stained-glass windows, decorative sculpture, and painted altarpieces
B. The typical Gothic cathedral honored one or many saints, and most of the prominent churches of the Middle Ages were dedicated to Notre Dame ("Our Lady"), referring to the Virgin Mary
C. The Gothic style originated in southern Italy, but was not popular in the rest of Europe, and thus the style did not spread very far
D. Gothic architects developed new ways to make their monumental sanctuaries soar upward to the heavens
Answer: C. The Gothic style originated in southern Italy, but was not popular in the rest of Europe, and thus the style did not spread very far
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