entasis

A slight convexity intentionally introduced into the shaft of a column, designed to counteract the optical illusion of concavity that occurs when the sides are perfectly straight.

• 🇪🇸Leve convexidad o curvatura intencionalmente introducida en el fuste de una columna, diseñada para contrarrestar la ilusión óptica de concavidad que se produce cuando los lados son perfectamente rectos.

1. Architectural convexity C2 formal art

   A slight, intentional convex curve in the shaft of a column, designed to correct the optical illusion of concavity that occurs when the sides are perfectly straight.

   • The ancient Greek architects used entasis to make their columns appear straight from a distance.
   • The Parthenon's columns exhibit a subtle entasis.
   • Without entasis, the columns would look like they were bending inward.

   🇪🇸éntasis

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