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Tympanums Architectural Wonders Unraveled | IDS-DMV Encyclopedia

Tympanums architectural- What sets these wonders apart?

A tympanum is a decorative wall surface above a window or dor way, commonly in the form of a triangle or semi circle.  This type or decorative architecture is usually not structural.

The picture below shows a triangle shaped tympanum.

tympanums architectural

The picture below shows a semicircle shaped tympanum.

example of tympanums architectural

Another image of a typanum topped window opening, taked from an upper perspective follows for reference.

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The double window header in the image below shows roman arches which are actually structural support headers.

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