resemhles the form of a fan. Flying Buttress (in Gothic architecture), abuttress supporting an outwork, and archway,or a corridor, where the masonry supportedsprings from a wall on the opposite side. … FLYING BUTTRESS FROM THE SOUTH TRANSCEPTOF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL. ^ Felt-grain, the mode of splitting or sawingtimber in a line passing across the centre orheart of the_ tree ; it is opposed to the mode ofcutting, which following, as near as may bethe course of the annular rings, is calledquarter…
Design · Decoration and ornament · Art
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