concept   arches
10 commonsense assertions
Cultures (10) • Western countries (1) • Chinese culture (1) • Indian architecture (1) • Indian culture (1) • Indian subcontinent (1) • Japanese culture (1) • Mayan culture (1) • Mediterranean countries (1) • ancient Roman engineering (1) • modern engineering practices (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 arches Western countries In Western countries, arches are frequently used in architecture to convey strength and grandeur. 22
2 arches Chinese culture In Chinese architecture, arches symbolize prosperity and good fortune. 1
3 arches Indian architecture Traditional Indian architecture places a greater emphasis on intricate carvings and temple structures rather than arches. 1
4 arches Indian culture Arches are used in Indian architecture to symbolize spiritual unity and cosmic order in temples and monuments. 1
5 arches Indian subcontinent Arches are a prominent feature in traditional architecture and religious structures in the Indian subcontinent. 1
6 arches Japanese culture In traditional Japanese architecture, arches symbolize the connection between the earthly and the divine in the construction of shrines and gateways. 1
7 arches Mayan culture Mayan architecture incorporates arches into ceremonial and administrative buildings as a symbol of the connection between the human and supernatural realms. 1
8 arches Mediterranean countries Arches are iconic in Mediterranean architecture and are commonly found in historical buildings and monuments. 1
9 arches ancient Roman engineering Ancient Roman engineering pioneered the use of arches in architecture and engineering. 1
10 arches modern engineering practices Modern engineering practices have incorporated arches as a common structural element in building construction. 1