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fan tracery

/fæn ˈtreɪsəri/

Traducción: Elemento arquitectónico decorativo formado por nervaduras o tracerías que se despliegan en forma de abanico, típico de bóvedas, especialmente en los estilos gótico y gótico perpendicular.

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/fæn ˈtreɪsəri/C1formalart
  • esElemento arquitectónico decorativo formado por nervaduras o tracerías que se despliegan en forma de abanico, típico de bóvedas, especialmente en los estilos gótico y gótico perpendicular.

A decorative architectural feature consisting of radiating, fan-shaped ribs or tracery, typically found in vaulted ceilings, especially in Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic styles.

  1. Architectural decorationC2formalbritish

    A decorative architectural feature typical of the Perpendicular Gothic style, consisting of intricate, fan-shaped patterns of ribs and tracery, especially on vaulted ceilings.

    esBóveda de abanico

    • The chapel's ceiling is a masterpiece of fan tracery.
    • Fan tracery became popular in English Gothic architecture during the 15th century.
    • The intricate fan tracery in King's College Chapel is world-renowned.