Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture
rib
:
an arch of masonry, often molded,
which forms part of the
framework
on which a vault rests. Ribs generally project from the undersurface of
the vault.
See also rib vault
Types of ribs:
diagonal rib, lierne,
ridge rib, tierceron,
transverse rib
Compare with infilling or webbing
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