Axis and Focus: Nave to Altar at Saint‑Denis

A reading of the ritual axis from nave to altar — tempo, compression, and focus at Saint‑Denis.

1/31/2026

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Long view along the nave toward the altar

Axis aligns action. Tempo tightens toward the altar as space compresses. The nave‑altar line is a ritual vector.

Axis Reading

Marker sequence: Portal → nave → crossing → altar.
Tempo shift: Steps shorten near the sanctuary.
Focus cone: Visual compression guides prayer.

Axis Nave rhythm

Lines guide liturgical intensity.

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Design Analyst

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Axis and Focus: Nave to Altar at Saint‑Denis

Axis Reading

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