archivolts

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Scope note
Architraves modified by being carried around a curved opening instead of a rectangular one, specifically the continuous curved molded or decorated bands framing the face of an arch. Examples include bands stacked in a series framing a portal.
archivolts
Accepted term: 13-May-2024