pendentive « Back to Glossary Index A triangular segment of vaulting used to effect a transition at the angles from a square or polygon base to a dome above. Photo from Montecatini Alto, Italy, 2018. (Saylor, 1952) Related Articles: Architecture / Skin / RoofArchitecture / Skin / VaultArchitecture / Skin / WallArchitecture / Religion / ChristianArchitecture / Religion / Islam« Back to Glossary Index
