Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture

horseshoe arch: a curved arch often used in Spanish medieval architecture. Its maximum width is greater than the distance between its two side supports. Many scholars believe that its widepread adoption there was influenced by the architecture of Moslem Spain.

See also arch.
Compare with other types of arches.
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