Spandril (Noun)
Meaning
An approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The spandril between the two arches was richly ornamented with carvings of foliage.
- In Gothic architecture, spandrels are often filled with elaborate stone carvings.
- The structural integrity of the bridge was compromised by the cracking spandril above the central arch.
- Spandrels can also be found in Muslim and Byzantine architectural styles.
- The architect carefully designed the spandril to create a sense of balance between the two arches.