From rib vaults to barrel vaults with lunettes. Sail vault churches in the valencia region
[EN] The architectural changes implemented in the transition from the Gothic style to the Classical style during the Renaissance led to the adoption of new spatial and compositional parameters that required the support of new geometric and structural systems. The evolution undergone by church vaulti...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2020 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) |
| Repositorio: | RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia |
| Idioma: | español inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/159401 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/159401 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Heritage Sail vault Geometry Patrimonio Bóveda baída Geometría |
| Sumario: | [EN] The architectural changes implemented in the transition from the Gothic style to the Classical style during the Renaissance led to the adoption of new spatial and compositional parameters that required the support of new geometric and structural systems. The evolution undergone by church vaulting systems in the Crown of Aragon from Gothic rib vaults to Baroque barrel vaults with lunettes is of particular interest in this context. As a stepping stone in this transformative process in the region of Valencia, some churches were roofed with a succession of sail vaults whose characteristics can unmistakably be ascribed to the Classical style. The geometric solution adopted for these spherebased vaults proved to be of critical importance.The text analyses five churches built in accordance with this system, showing the innovative geometrical approaches to their roofing solutions adopted by the various architects. |
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