How is the “trabeate” principle of architecture different from the “arcuate”?



Trabeate



Arcuate



● Trabeate style has straight Beams.



● Arcuate style of architecture has curves at two connected pillars.



● In trabeate style of architecture roofs, doors and windows were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns.



● In arcuate style of architecture the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches.



● Trabeate styles of architectures were between the seventh and tenth centuries.



● Arcuate styles of architecture were noticeable from the twelfth century.



● Example – Quwwatal-Islam mosque



● Example – Alai darwaja




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