Glossary of Medieval Art and
Architecture
rise (of an arch or a vault)
The vertical distance between the spring line of an arch or vault and the
keystone or boss.
See also
boss,
keystone,
span,
spring line.
Click here for
pronounciation.
Go to
Main
Glossary Page
This project copyright Jane Vadnal. Any use
of all or part of it without her express
written consent is prohibited. Email:
medart@unixs.cis.pitt.edu.
Created by Jane Vadnal 02/98