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MOORISH ARCH [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
  • Traditional Construction Methods
DEF

A rounded arch whose opening at the bottom is narrower than its greatest span.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
  • Procédés de construction classiques
DEF

arc dont la circonférence se prolonge au-dessous du diamètre.

CONT

L'arc en fer à cheval, encore dit outrepassé, est un arc plein-cintre prolongé au-dessous du diamètre par la continuation de la circonférence. Il est la caractéristique de l'architecture mauresque.

Spanish

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