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ENTASIS [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Styles
DEF

The very slight convex curve used on Greek and later columns to correct the optical illusion of concavity which would result if the sides were straight. Also used on spires and other structures for the same reason.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Styles en architecture
DEF

Léger renflement du fût d'une colonne. [...] L'entasis avait dans l'architecture antique, un rôle de correction optique: en effet, le profil d'un fût cylindrique ou conique apparaît comme légèrement concave, par illusion optique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estilos arquitectónicos
DEF

Ligera convexidad dada al perfil de una columna para contrarrestar el efecto óptico por el cual si ese perfil fuese recto, se vería cóncavo.

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