Vaulting

Constructing curved ceilings or roofs.

Overview

Vaulting uses stone and masonry for arched roofs, enabling spacious interiors in historic architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Arched and spacious.
• Structural strength.
• Historical significance.

Notable Examples

• Hagia Sophia (Turkey, 537, ribbed vaults).
• Chartres Cathedral (France, 1220, Gothic vaults).

Architectural Connections

• Gothic: Structural focus.
• Religious: Cathedrals.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Anthemius of Tralles, it defines monumental interiors.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Buttressing (technique), Structuralism (theory), Ceiling (element), Byzantine Architecture (movement)