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Arches
There are six basic arch styles that frame and support doors, windows, porches, and other wall openings in homes.
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A Roman arch is a strong, rounded arch that forms a semi-circle. Often made of masonry, Roman arches still stand in the Coliseum. |
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A Syrian, or segmental, arch forms a partial curve, or eyebrow, over a door or window. This arch has a slight rise and is semi-elliptical across the top. |
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Tudor arches are often described as "flattened" Gothic arches. They feature a point at the crown, but the span is much wider than the Gothic style. |
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A Flat arch, also known as jack or straight arch, extends straight across an opening with no curvature, creating a horizontal emphasis. |
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A narrow, pointed opening is the hallmark of a Gothic arch. The Gothic arch developed as a more sinuous and elegant successor to the Roman arch and was widely used in cathedrals of the Middle Ages such as Notre Dame in Paris. |
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A Moorish, or horseshoe arch, extends beyond a semi-circle. The top of the arch is rounded and then curves in slightly before descending. |
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Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine [May, 2001] (http://www.realtor.org/realtormag) with permission of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.
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