Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture

pendant: A hanging architectural member formed by ribs. Not to be confused with pendentive. Pendants often appear in conjunction with fan vaults.

See also: fan vault, pendentive

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Church of St. Lawrence
Evesham, England



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