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RECTANGULAR PLAN APSE [1 record]

Record 1 1996-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Residential Architecture
CONT

A square or rectangular shape with a curved or semi-polygonal projection intended to house an altar; generally associated with religious buildings.

Key term(s)
  • rectangular plan with apse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture d'habitation
DEF

Forme carrée ou rectangulaire avec une saillie arrondie ou semi-polygonale conçue pour abriter un autel; caractérise en général les édifices religieux.

Key term(s)
  • plan rectangulaire avec abside

Spanish

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