Original scientific paper
Special Characteristics of Rib-Groin Vaults of Trogir Cathedral
Marina Šimunić-Buršić
Abstract
Building the rib-groin vaults of Trogir cathedral was a centuries-long process: the narthex vault rich in fine details was built in the 13th century; the vaults of the aisles were built in the 14th century while the nave vault was finished in the 15th century. All these vaults are characterized by a geometry that is by no means typical of Dalmatian Gothic architecture. The vault bays with their extended rectangular plans have considerably raised apexes and curved ridges.
The nave vault with its ridge rib resembles the Angevin vaults.
Keywords
Angevin vault; rib-groin vault; raised apex; ridge rib; Trogir cathedral
Hrčak ID:
94914
URI
Publication date:
3.1.2013.
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