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"W" Glossary
web,
webbing (vaults) — The stonework filling the area
between the ribs of a vault. Also called infilling.
west end
—
The structural elements built on the west end of a Christian
church including the main faŤade. The term is used to distinguish
the entrance and nave area from the choir and hemicycle located
at the east end.
west faŤade
—
The principal exterior face of a Christian building located
on the west end of the structure and often embellished with
sculptural programs representing Old and New Testament subjects
as well as episodes from the lives of the saints.
west faŤade
portals —
The principal entranceways on the west face or faŤade of a
Christian church designed as impressive, monumental doorways
often embellished with sculptural programs including jamb
figures and tympana representing Old and New Testament subjects
as well as episodes from the lives of the saints.
westwork
—
The structure built at the western ends of some Carolingian
and Ottonian churches including an entrance vestibule, upper-level
chapel, and towers. From the German "westwerk."
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