For Apse we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are Architecture, Art, Castle Terminology, Cathedrals and Castles, EU Aerospace Acronyms, Religious Architecture, Scottish Architecture and Tudor, Architecture.

Apse (Architecture)

A semicircular and usually vaulted projection from a rectangular structure. Origins of the word are classical, but it is most commonly used to describe an element of a Gothic church. A recess, usually singular and semi-circular, at the east end of a Christian church.

Apse (Art)

A semi-circular or polygonal projection of a building, with a half dome or conch (bowl-shaped vault). In churches it is at the end of the central nave (sometimes also at the end of the side naves or transept) and houses the main altar and the choir. Two identical, facing apses are known as a double apse and where, as in some Romanesque churches, there are three, a triple apse.

Apse (Castle Terminology)

semi-circular projection. Tower that is round fronted or u-shaped.

Apse (Cathedrals and Castles)

A semicircular recess usually at the east end of a church.

Apse (EU Aerospace Acronyms)

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Apse (Religious Architecture)

An apse is a rounded alcove behind the altar, particularly in Orthodox churches. In ancient times, when large church buildings were built, they were modeled after a type of Roman public building that had such an alcove.

Apse (Scottish Architecture)

A semi-circular or polygonal end to or projection from a building

Apse (Tudor, Architecture)

A recess, usually singular and semi-circular, at the east end of a Christian church.

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