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Record 1 2003-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Styles
DEF

... the upper window range of a basilican building above the arcade and triforium.

OBS

In Roman architecture many great halls were lighted with clerestories.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Styles en architecture
DEF

Suite de fenêtres ou de baies libres, ajourant un même niveau d'élévation, sur la longueur de plusieurs travées.

OBS

Ex : fenêtres hautes du vaisseau central d'une église; fenêtre éclairant un triforium.

OBS

clair-étage : [employé dans le cas d'un] triforium dont le mur de fond est ajouré.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estilos arquitectónicos
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