Fan vault
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fan-vault-284-4937958
title:
Fan vault
text:
A fan vault is a form of vault used in the Gothic style, in which the ribs are all of the same curve and spaced equidistantly, in a manner resembling a fan. The initiation and propagation of this design element is strongly associated with England. The earliest example, dating from about the year 1351, may be seen in the cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral. The largest fan vault in the world can be found in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. The fan vault is peculiar to England. The lierne vault of
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Form of vaulting
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_vault
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2024-04-02T02:31:06Z
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