#arches

• Arcading — A decorative or structural element consisting of a row of small arches, either blind or open, supported by small columns, corbels, or pilasters, frequently used in medieval Romanesque and Gothic architecture to ornament and rhythm the facades or exterior friezes of monumental buildings. This linear assembly provides a distinct geometric relief and contributes to the aesthetic articulation of massive masonry.
• Arches — The plural form of the neuter noun 'arc'; curved structural or decorative elements supported by two endpoints, used in architecture to span a space or support a vault or wall. In geometry, it represents continuous portions of curved lines, especially of circles, bounded by two distinct points. In music and engineering, it refers to springs acting as elastic mechanisms or bows used for stringed instruments.