Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
Tympanum
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The semi-circular or triangular recessed space forming the center of a pediment; typically decorated
Found in almost all styles of architecture:Classical Greek and Roman architecture, and in derivatives from the Renaissance onwards: usually triangular
Romanesque architecture: semi-circular
Gothic architecture: come to a point at the top
Examples from Buffalo architecture:
- Illustration above: St. John the Baptist Church
- In pediment: The Forman-Cabana House
- In pediment: Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society Museum
- In pediment: Richard Hatch House
- In pediment: 277 Pennsylvania Street
- In pediment: 40 North Street
- In pediment: Ross Funeral Home
- In pediment: St. Francis Xavier RC Church
- In pediment: Photo - 415 Ashland Avenue
- In pediment: Photo - 168 Lexington Avenue
- In pediment: Photo - 53 Lexington Avenue
- In pediment: Photo - Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College
- In pediment: Photo - Buffalo Cremation Co Bldg, 901 Delavan Ave.
- In pediment: Photo - 37 Bryant St.
Other examples:
