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Architectural Design-V Openings-Arches
Architectural Design-V Openings-Arches
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FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM,CITY PALACE JAIPUR
TRIFOIL POINTED ARCH
GOVINDAM RETYREAT, OLD CITY ENTRY
OGEE ARCH
ARCHES
18th century, Rajput Architecture ornamarntation are used 2. Pointed arches : four-centered arch is a type of arch that is constructed with four
centers. The centers are located at the top and bottom of the arch, and at the
Types of Arches- midpoints of the sides. The arch is formed by drawing four arcs, one from each
center. The arcs intersect at the top of the arch, creating a pointed apex.
1. Multifoil arches :
· A pointed multifoil arch is an arch that is characterized by its pointed shape and 3. Ogee Arches :A four-centered ogee arch is a type of arch that is composed of
multiple lobes. The lobes are typically circular or leaf-shaped, and they are cut four curves. The curves are arranged in a series of overlapping arcs that create
into the interior profile of the arch. a smooth, flowing shape. The curves are typically made of stone or brick, and
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· A pointed trefoil arch is an architectural element that is composed of three they are often decorated with carvings or other ornamentation.
pointed arches that meet at the apex. The arches are typically made of stone or
SILHEH-KHANA, CITY PALACE brick, and they are often decorated with tracery Elements of Mughal ,Rajput and European architecture
MULTIFOIL POINTED ARCH
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