One of a series of recessed arches and jambs forming a splayed medieval opening, e.g. a doorway or arcade arch. Also, an upright structural member used in series, especially in classical architecture: see Orders.Orders ...
Archivolt: A series of decorated, recessed arches spanning an opening such as a portal (fig.3, B).
Baldachin: ornamental canopy covering statues (fig.3, F).
Balustrade: A railing with symmetrical supports.
Center windows at first-floor levels (second story in the U.S.) are set within recessed arches and each has carving in the tympanum
Monumental, 2-story rounded Corinthian columns
Balustraded balconet ...
Roundels are found on both the gable and the tower. The steeply pitched metal-clad roof has small dormers. There is a discrete Classical main door surround and recessed arched window surrounds, but otherwise the façade is without ornament.
The deeply recessed archways have the same effect, while the sculpture screen is opposingly horizontal.
The interior of the tomb is square with deeply recessed arches set into the middle of each side. The dome is supported on a network of eight intersecting arches supported by corner squinches.
 See also: Arches, Church, Arch, Member, Architecture
  
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