Florentine arches

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Scope note
Round arches in which the voussoirs increase in length as they approach the center, so that the curve of the extrados is more vertical in proportion than the curve of the intrados. For similar arches when pointed, use "Italian pointed arches."
Florentine arches
Accepted term: 13-May-2024