#arcada

• Arcade — An architectural load-bearing structure consisting of an arch and its supporting elements (pillars, columns), used to support a vault, a wall, or as a decorative element. In anatomy, it denotes a bone, vascular, or nerve formation shaped like an arch (such as the brow ridge or dental arch). In geography, it represents a natural curved opening formed by erosion in rock.
• 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.
• Archivolt — A decorative element or prominent ornamental molding that frames and emphasizes the exterior face of an arch or a vault along its curvature. In classical, Romanesque, and Gothic architecture, the archivolt is often composed of several artistically carved concentric bands, serving the visual role of highlighting the opening of a portal or a monumental window.