6 Terms
Contributors in Medieval
Medieval
lancet arch
History; Medieval
Pointed arch formed on an acute-angled triangle, the radii greater than the span.
depressed arch
History; Medieval
Flattened elliptical, or straight head with only the angles rounded.
stilted arch
History; Medieval
Arch with springing line raised above the level of the imposts - i.e. with upright masonry between the imposts and feet of the arch.
axial line
History; Medieval
The central line round which or in common relation to which, the parts of a building are arranged. (architecture)
