History of art Modern architecture 0.0 / 5 ? History of ArtUnit 1 GlossaryASAQA Created by: fgoff16Created on: 17-05-16 09:13 arcade Series of arches supported on columns, piers or pillars 1 of 14 Architrave Lower part of the entablature 2 of 14 Balustrade Smaller posts which form the railing around a stair or balcony 3 of 14 Barrel Vault A roof or vault formed by an extended arch 4 of 14 Bay Division of a building created by supporting members such as walls, columns. 5 of 14 Chrome Anti-corrosive, hard reflective metal surface which can be applied to steel 6 of 14 Curtain Wall Non load bearing wall. 7 of 14 Domino system Slab floors of reinforced concrete supported by reinforced concrete pillars. (Like a modern carpark) 8 of 14 free facade Design of the facade didn't have to be determined by the supports - it could operate like an abstract painting 9 of 14 Machine aesthetic The design of the building should follow the same principles that determine the design and form of a machine. 10 of 14 plate glass Large areas of glass - can be used because they are not load bearing 11 of 14 Ribbon windows Long and horizontal windows with minimum vertical supports 12 of 14 Truth to materials Materials shouldn't be disguised. 13 of 14 Vernacular Traditional buildings like cottages or barns. 14 of 14
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