squinches

Identification code: 300001322

Español: pechinas | Català: trompa (element arquitectònic)

Hierarchy classification:

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Objects Facet
Components (hierarchy name)
components (objects parts)
[components by specific context]
architectural elements
[structural elements and components for structural elements]
structural elements
[supporting and resisting elements]

Alternative term/s

arches, squinch
arches, trumpet
squinch
squinch arches
trumpet arches

Anotations

Scope note:

Arches or corbeled transitional elements that span the interior corners of a square or polygonal structure serving to support a circular or polygonal superstructure.

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