Pendentives

GPTKB entity

Properties (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural element
gptkbp:allows transition from square to circular base
gptkbp:are structural elements
triangular in shape
important in engineering
gptkbp:canSupport heavy loads
gptkbp:characteristics gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:composedOf four triangular sections
gptkbp:createdBy visual harmony
gptkbp:developedBy squinches
gptkbp:enhances aesthetic appeal
gptkbp:facilitates light distribution
gptkbp:firstHeld gptkb:Hagia_Sophia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pendentives
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Renaissance_architecture
gptkbp:is_used_in mosaics
gptkbp:isUsedFor brick
stone
concrete
gptkbp:locatedIn churches
gptkbp:supports dome
gptkbp:usedIn dome construction
Islamic_architecture