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A jamb (from French jambe 'leg'), [1] in architecture, is the side-post or lining of a doorway or other aperture. The jambs of a window outside the frame are called reveals. Small shafts to doors and windows with caps and bases are called jamb-shafts; when in the inside arris of the jamb of a window, they are sometimes called scoinsons. [2]
25 sie 2021 · Learn the meaning and examples of jamb, a recess between the wall face and the side of a window or door opening. See how jamb figures are used in medieval Gothic portals and other architectural styles.
A jamb (from French jambe 'leg'), in architecture, is the side-post or lining of a doorway or other aperture. The jambs of a window outside the frame are called reveals. Small shafts to doors and windows with caps and bases are called jamb-shafts; when in the inside arris of the jamb of a window, they are sometimes called scoinsons.
jamb figure — Sculptured figures located on the jambs, or vertical side elements, of a portal or doorway. In medieval architecture, jamb figures usually represent Old and New Testament figures or Christian saints.
9 sty 2024 · Door jamb anatomy refers to the structure and components that make up the vertical frame surrounding a door. Understanding the various parts, such as the head jamb, side jambs, sill, and other elements, provides insight into how the door functions and where potential vulnerabilities may exist.
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Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture. jamb: A vertical element of a doorway or window frame See also : trumeau, jamb figures. Click here for pronounciation.
