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FENETRES-HAUTES [1 record]

Record 1 1995-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
DEF

The upper stage of the main walls of a church above the aisle roofs, pierced by windows; ...

OBS

The same terms are applicable in domestic building.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
DEF

Clerestory : Paroi latérale d'une nef d'église, garnie de baies vitrées, et située au-dessus du triforium et des tribunes; [...]

DEF

Claire-voie : Rangée supérieure de baies d'une nef d'église.

OBS

Pluriel : des claires-voies.

Key term(s)
  • fenêtres-hautes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos arquitectónicos
DEF

Parte superior de una iglesia, por encima de los arcos de las naves, que comprende gran cantidad de ventanales para dar luz y ventilación.

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