A transept is a transverse section of a church building, crossing the nave at a right angle and giving the structure a cross-shaped floor plan. This architectural feature is prominent in Christian church design, particularly in Gothic cathedrals, serving both structural and symbolic purposes.

Transept

transept

transverse section

church building

crossing the nave

A right angle is an angle of exactly 90 degrees, forming a perfect L-shape and is fundamental in geometry as it defines perpendicularity. It is a cornerstone in various fields of mathematics and engineering, serving as a basis for constructing and analyzing shapes, structures, and systems.

right angle

cross-shaped floor plan

architectural feature

Christian church design

哥特式大教堂是中世纪欧洲建筑的重要代表，以其高耸的尖塔、飞拱和复杂的彩色玻璃窗著称。这种建筑风格不仅体现了宗教信仰，还反映了当时的社会、文化和技术成就。

Gothic cathedrals

Structural purposes

symbolic purposes

Elements of Basilica Plan Design

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