Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Mar 3, 2010 15:59
14 yrs ago
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French term
pavillons
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Architecture
This is about the colonnade of the Louvre: "Des poussées horizontales et obliques, absentes du modèle gréco-romain se font jour au sein de la construction. Elles sont reprises par les pavillons centraux et latéraux qui jouent de ce point de vue un rôle analogue à celui des arcs-boutants des églises gothiques."
Proposed translations
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| 3 +4 | pavilions |
Chris Hall
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References
| pavilion, avant-corps |
Bourth (X)
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Chris Hall
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Works in: French to English, English
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pavilions
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavilion_(structure)
Or am I way off the mark???
**Classical architecture**
In its other main significance, in a symmetrical range of buildings in the classical styles, where there is a main central block—the corps de logis—the wings may end in pavilions that are emphasized in some fashion, in order to provide a full stop to the composition, like a period at the end of a sentence.
In the Place des Vosges, Paris (1605–12), twin pavilions mark the centers of the north and south sides of the square (illustration, left). They are named the Pavillon du Roi and the Pavillon de la Reine though no royal personage ever lived in the square. With their triple archways, they function like gatehouses that give access to the privileged space of the square. French gatehouses had been built in the form of such pavilions in the preceding century.
In the country, a Pavilion is an architectural place used for hunting. The "Pavillon de Galon" in Luberon (France) is a typical 18th century hunting aristocratic pavilion. The pavilion located on the place of an old Roman Villa includes some gardens "à la française" which was used by the guests for receptions.
Or am I way off the mark???
**Classical architecture**
In its other main significance, in a symmetrical range of buildings in the classical styles, where there is a main central block—the corps de logis—the wings may end in pavilions that are emphasized in some fashion, in order to provide a full stop to the composition, like a period at the end of a sentence.
In the Place des Vosges, Paris (1605–12), twin pavilions mark the centers of the north and south sides of the square (illustration, left). They are named the Pavillon du Roi and the Pavillon de la Reine though no royal personage ever lived in the square. With their triple archways, they function like gatehouses that give access to the privileged space of the square. French gatehouses had been built in the form of such pavilions in the preceding century.
In the country, a Pavilion is an architectural place used for hunting. The "Pavillon de Galon" in Luberon (France) is a typical 18th century hunting aristocratic pavilion. The pavilion located on the place of an old Roman Villa includes some gardens "à la française" which was used by the guests for receptions.
Note from asker:
| Thanks Chris. I had provisionally translated it as "pavilion", but was uncertain because I had thought of a "pavilion" as a freestanding structure. I need to get a decent architectural dico. |
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Bourth (X)
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Many thanks Bourth.
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Alison Sabedoria (X)
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Many thanks Wordeffect.
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ACOZ (X)
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Many thanks ACOZ.
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Miranda Joubioux (X)
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Many thanks Miranda.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Chris"
Reference comments
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Reference:
pavilion, avant-corps
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/french_to_english/construction_civ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2010-03-03 17:20:54 GMT)
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pa•vil•ion
3.
Architecture. a projecting element of a façade, used esp. at the center or at each end and usually treated so as to suggest a tower.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pavilion
pavilion An articulated portion of the facade of a building, often higher than, or projecting forward from, the rest. If it is in the center, it is called a frontispiece.
pavilion An articulated portion of the facade of a building, often higher than, or projecting forward from, the rest. If it is in the centre, it is called a frontispiece.
http://www.lynnerutter.com/glossary.php
More on "frontispiece" below: opinions are wide-ranging!
"The front elevation is six-ranked with a CENTRAL PROJECTING PAVILION, and it also features an ashlar ...
puka.cs.waikato.ac.nz/cgi-bin/cic/library?a=d&d=p2062
Pavilion
A small but prominent portion of a building that juts out from a main building, either above its roof line, or to the side, and which is identified by a unique (usually diminutive) height and individual roof type. A pavilion may also stand alone, separate from a larger building, or may be connected to a main building by a terrace or path.
http://www.architecturaltrust.org/outreach/education/glossar...
"Frontispiece" here might be relevant, in that there is reference to the Louvre (footnote) :
http://www.architecturaltrust.org/outreach/education/glossar...
often includes square tower or PROJECTING CENTRAL SECTION [FRONTISPIECE]
http://people.stfx.ca/lstanley/History/glossary.htm
Frontispiece The entire façade of a building.
http://www.ctac.gov.br/tdb/english/glossario.asp
Frontispiece - Small pediment over door or window ...
www.trailend.org/article-architecture.htm
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Note added at 1 hr (2010-03-03 17:20:54 GMT)
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pa•vil•ion
3.
Architecture. a projecting element of a façade, used esp. at the center or at each end and usually treated so as to suggest a tower.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pavilion
pavilion An articulated portion of the facade of a building, often higher than, or projecting forward from, the rest. If it is in the center, it is called a frontispiece.
pavilion An articulated portion of the facade of a building, often higher than, or projecting forward from, the rest. If it is in the centre, it is called a frontispiece.
http://www.lynnerutter.com/glossary.php
More on "frontispiece" below: opinions are wide-ranging!
"The front elevation is six-ranked with a CENTRAL PROJECTING PAVILION, and it also features an ashlar ...
puka.cs.waikato.ac.nz/cgi-bin/cic/library?a=d&d=p2062
Pavilion
A small but prominent portion of a building that juts out from a main building, either above its roof line, or to the side, and which is identified by a unique (usually diminutive) height and individual roof type. A pavilion may also stand alone, separate from a larger building, or may be connected to a main building by a terrace or path.
http://www.architecturaltrust.org/outreach/education/glossar...
"Frontispiece" here might be relevant, in that there is reference to the Louvre (footnote) :
http://www.architecturaltrust.org/outreach/education/glossar...
often includes square tower or PROJECTING CENTRAL SECTION [FRONTISPIECE]
http://people.stfx.ca/lstanley/History/glossary.htm
Frontispiece The entire façade of a building.
http://www.ctac.gov.br/tdb/english/glossario.asp
Frontispiece - Small pediment over door or window ...
www.trailend.org/article-architecture.htm
Note from asker:
| Thanks for the refs. |
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