Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Clair-étage (clerestory)

A row of windows in the top storey of the nef (nave), lighting the nave directly.
The four windows are part of the clerestory.
See also claire-voie, clerestoire and fenêtres hautes (all 3 are synonyms).


Saint-Philibert - Tournus

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