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| − | An '''oculus''' is a circular opening in a roof which allows for rain and sunlight to spill through the roof to illuminate the interior of a building. | + | An '''oculus''' is a circular opening in a roof which allows for rain and sunlight to spill through the roof to illuminate the interior of a building.<ref>''Oculus'' [http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?oculus Websters Dictionary]. Accessed 12 January 2008.<ref> [[Vatican]] architecture, especially in [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], makes great use of this architectural device. It is a relic of Roman times, in a way, and was used in circular, vaulted temples like the [[Pantheon]] under the Republic. |
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Revision as of 17:55, January 12, 2008
An oculus is a circular opening in a roof which allows for rain and sunlight to spill through the roof to illuminate the interior of a building.<ref>Oculus Websters Dictionary. Accessed 12 January 2008.<ref> Vatican architecture, especially in Saint Peter's Basilica, makes great use of this architectural device. It is a relic of Roman times, in a way, and was used in circular, vaulted temples like the Pantheon under the Republic.