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TRACERY [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lancet window
1, record 1, English, lancet%20window
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A high narrow window with an acutely pointed head and without tracery. 2, record 1, English, - lancet%20window
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... often with leaded diamond shaped lights; characteristic of Gothic architecture. 3, record 1, English, - lancet%20window
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fenêtre à lancette
1, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20%C3%A0%20lancette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fenêtre en lancette 2, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20en%20lancette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ventana de lanceta
1, record 1, Spanish, ventana%20de%20lanceta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rose window
1, record 2, English, rose%20window
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rose-window 2, record 2, English, rose%2Dwindow
correct
- marigold window 3, record 2, English, marigold%20window
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular window, especially one divided into compartments by mullions radiating from a centre, or filled with tracery suggestive of the petals of a rose. 4, record 2, English, - rose%20window
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term rose window was not used before the 17th century and comes from the English flower name rose. ... The name "wheel window" is often applied to a window divided by simple spokes radiating from a central boss or opening, while the term "rose window" is reserved for those windows, sometimes of a highly complex design, which can be seen to bear similarity to a multi-petalled rose. 5, record 2, English, - rose%20window
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rose
1, record 2, French, rose
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rosace 2, record 2, French, rosace
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baie circulaire à réseau évoquant le dessin d'une fleur. 3, record 2, French, - rose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rose est une fenêtre ou une partie comprise dans le réseau d'une fenêtre. 3, record 2, French, - rose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rosetón
1, record 2, Spanish, roset%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drop tracery
1, record 3, English, drop%20tracery
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Delicate interlacing of lines or ribs, as for example in the upper part of a Gothic window. 2, record 3, English, - drop%20tracery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Gothic architecture] An ornate gallery fringed with drop tracery. 1, record 3, English, - drop%20tracery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arcature ajourée et nervurée
1, record 3, French, arcature%20ajour%C3%A9e%20et%20nervur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arcature: Suite de petites arcades, quelquefois factices, sous les appuis des fenêtres ou des corniches (...) Le mot est le plus souvent employé au pluriel. 2, record 3, French, - arcature%20ajour%C3%A9e%20et%20nervur%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ajouré: Percé, orné de jour. 3, record 3, French, - arcature%20ajour%C3%A9e%20et%20nervur%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Nervuré: Qui présente des nervures. 3, record 3, French, - arcature%20ajour%C3%A9e%20et%20nervur%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Decorative Arts
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foliage
1, record 4, English, foliage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- foliation 2, record 4, English, foliation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In ornamental engraving on jewelry, silverware, etc., tracery cut in the forms of leaves, vines, etc. 2, record 4, English, - foliage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical rococo piece is a riot of imagery, shells and scrolls, flowers and foliage ... 1, record 4, English, - foliage
Record 4, Key term(s)
- leaf decoration
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts décoratifs divers
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- feuillage
1, record 4, French, feuillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Genre d'ornementation formé par des imitations de feuilles. 2, record 4, French, - feuillage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diversas artes decorativas
- Artículos de joyería
- Orfebrería
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- follaje
1, record 4, Spanish, follaje
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Art History and Theory
- Architectural Elements
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tracery
1, record 5, English, tracery
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ornamental pattern-work in stone, filling the upper part of a Gothic window; ... 2, record 5, English, - tracery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... it may either be ’plate’ or ’bar’ tracery. 2, record 5, English, - tracery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- remplage
1, record 5, French, remplage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réseau 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9seau
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des montants et armatures de pierre qui découpent une baie à claire-voie ou une rosace en compartiments. 2, record 5, French, - remplage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-05-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
- Rough Carpentry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- astragal plane
1, record 6, English, astragal%20plane
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term for Moulding Planes which work a moulding or semi-circular profile like a raised bead, but usually larger, with a short horizontal flat on each side of it. 1, record 6, English, - astragal%20plane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Astragal mouldings are used, like beads, at the closing joint of doors, etc., to separate different parts of more complex mouldings, and for working the tracery moulding on the bars holding the glass on cabinet doors. 1, record 6, English, - astragal%20plane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
- Charpenterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bouvet à astragale
1, record 6, French, bouvet%20%C3%A0%20astragale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la moulure "astragale" dans "Charpente et menuiserie", de Ludger Robitaille, à la page 86. Une publication de la Société canadienne de technologie. 1, record 6, French, - bouvet%20%C3%A0%20astragale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-06-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Art History and Theory
- Architectural Styles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- plate tracery
1, record 7, English, plate%20tracery
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plate tracery appears to have been cut out of a plate of stone, with special reference to the shape of the lights,... 2, record 7, English, - plate%20tracery
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the earliest type, is basically solid wall in which holes have been cut for the glass. 3, record 7, English, - plate%20tracery
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
- Styles en architecture
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- remplage du gothique classique
1, record 7, French, remplage%20du%20gothique%20classique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- remplage gothique primitif 1, record 7, French, remplage%20gothique%20primitif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Remplage. Dans l'architecture gothique, armature décorative en pierre, occupant la partie supérieure des fenêtres. Réduits à un réseau simple de lobes et de redents dans le gothique classique, les remplages sont devenus plus complexes à l'époque flamboyante (...) 2, record 7, French, - remplage%20du%20gothique%20classique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1984-08-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tracery window 1, record 8, English, tracery%20window
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- church window 1, record 8, English, church%20window
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vitrail d'église 1, record 8, French, vitrail%20d%27%C3%A9glise
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Cagnacci-Schwicker) ga 14.6.74 1, record 8, French, - vitrail%20d%27%C3%A9glise
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1983-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flowing tracery 1, record 9, English, flowing%20tracery
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a flamboyant Gothic window shaped as a fish swimming-bladder. 1, record 9, English, - flowing%20tracery
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mouchette 1, record 9, French, mouchette
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-04-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flamboyant 1, record 10, English, flamboyant
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
late Gothic of the XV c. with flamelike tracery. 1, record 10, English, - flamboyant
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- flamboyant 1, record 10, French, flamboyant
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- branch tracery 1, record 11, English, branch%20tracery
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imitates boughs and rustic work 1, record 11, English, - branch%20tracery
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- entrelacs de rameaux 1, record 11, French, entrelacs%20de%20rameaux
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- bar tracery 1, record 12, English, bar%20tracery
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
i.e. in which the pattern is composed of moulded geometric or curvilinear elements (McGraw-Hill) 1, record 12, English, - bar%20tracery
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réseau de nervures 1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20nervures
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cagnacci-schwicker; ga 14.6.74 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20nervures
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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