Illustration
An example of a blind arcade, false arches used to decorate medieval walls.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2018, May 30). Blind Arcade. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8832/blind-arcade/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Blind Arcade." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 30, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8832/blind-arcade/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Blind Arcade." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 30 May 2018. Web. 04 Jun 2023.
