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Forgotten Renaissance Architectural Wonders
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Across
  • 1. Architect who popularized classical symmetry in Renaissance villas
  • 2. A projecting beam supported at only one end, used in Renaissance bridges
  • 5. The horizontal structure supported by columns, key in classical Renaissance style
  • 8. Rough stonework often found on Renaissance palace exteriors
  • 9. Sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support
  • 11. Painting technique used to decorate walls and ceilings in Renaissance buildings
  • 12. Sunken panel in a ceiling or vault, typical in Renaissance design
Down
  • 3. Decorative railing with small columns, used on balconies and staircases
  • 4. Entrance hall or lobby often featured in Renaissance palaces
  • 6. Small temple-like structure symbolizing classical revival in Renaissance architecture
  • 7. A series of small arches supported on columns or piers
  • 10. Triangular space between arches and rectangular frames in Renaissance portals
  • 13. Ornamental stone openwork, often found in Renaissance windows
  • 14. Open-sided gallery or corridor, frequently used in Italian architecture

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