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ABSIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

A semicircular or polygonal end to a church or chapel, usually vaulted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

Extrémité semi-circulaire ou polygonale d'une construction, généralement du chœur d'une église.

DEF

[...] partie terminale, généralement tracée en hémicycle, d'une église.

CONT

L'abside, extrémité du chœur, se voit précédée d'une partie droite toujours plus longue qui, se situant après le transept, constitue un chœur très important.

OBS

[...] plus rarement, l'abside a un plan carré (Cathédrale de Laon).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura
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