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Optical correction

Scope note

The small variation in the form of an architectural member in order to correct an apparent bulge or sag. THDAT

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056338

Broader Terms used

<form and composition concepts>

Narrower Terms used

entasis

Created

13yrs ago

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