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Record 1 2003-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
DEF

Tall, narrow window with a pointed-arch top (lancet), often with leaded diamond shaped lights; characteristic of Gothic architecture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Baie couverte par un arc brisé aigu dit «arc lancette» ou «en lancette» : il est plus aigu que l'arc en tiers point, ses centres de courbure sont à l'extérieur de l'arc et les rayons sont supérieurs à sa portée.

DEF

Baie étroite, se refermant en arc brisé.

OBS

On donne aussi le nom de «lancette» à une forme de vitrail terminée par un tel arc.

CONT

Chartres établit une nouvelle formule : la fenêtre est à deux lancettes hautes et minces surmontés d'une rosace polylobée.

Spanish

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