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squinch in architecture is a construction filling in the upper angles of a square room so as to form a base to receive an octagon al or
Kaynak: SquinchPrior to the pendentive's development, the device of corbel ling or the use of the
squinch in the corners of a room had been employed.
Kaynak: PendentiveAnother is to use arches called
squinch s to span the corners, which can support more weight. pendentives superseded the
squinch technique
Kaynak: Domepainted tiles, wood, or plaster, and are typically applied to domes , pendentive s, cornices,
squinch es and the undersides of arches and vaults .
Kaynak: MuqarnasThe square planned mosque is constructed from stone and brick , and its upper side is covered with a
squinch ed brick dome. A three part
Kaynak: Kazdağlı Mosquethe Fatimids introduced or developed unique features such as the four-centered keel arch and the
squinch , connecting the square to the dome .
Kaynak: Fatimid architectureByron considered the Palace to include the prototype of the
squinch . Mahal would not have existed without the
squinch and the pendentive
Kaynak: Palace of ArdashirBeyond this there are steps to a third level and a large rectangular room with ¼ circle
squinch es at each corner supporting a domed roof
Kaynak: Qal'eh DokhtarThe three-dimensional equivalent of girih is called muqarnas It is used to decorate the underside of dome s or
squinch es. History
Kaynak: GirihAbove the prayer hall sits a brick one-bay dome carried on four brick
squinch es. A large brick dome supported by brick squinches is also
Kaynak: Aqsunqur MosqueImages : png | Two-Center Arch image:Aisha_bibi_
squinch. png | Detail of
Squinch image:Aisha_bibi_tile_detail. png | Facade Tile image:Aisha_
Kaynak: Aisha BibiThe Persians solved the problem of constructing a circular dome on a square building by the
squinch. This is an arch built across each
Kaynak: Sassanid architectureThe Persians solved the problem of constructing a circular dome on a square building by employing
squinch es, or arches built across each
Kaynak: Sassanid Empire