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Broken pediments

Scope note

Use for pediments whose lines are interrupted either at the apex or the base, or in both locations; found especially on Late Antique, Baroque, and Mannerist architecture, and on Chippendale furniture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002732

Broader Terms used

pediments

Equivalent Terms used

broken pediment

Created

13yrs ago

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