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Arches and Domes

Question 6 • {HS} Intro to Art Sem. 2

Which type of dome is most commonly used in Islamic architecture?

Answer
A
corbel dome
B
onion dome
C
tholos
D
rotunda

Explanation

The onion dome, which bulges outward and then tapers toward a pointed crown, is commonly associated with Islamic architecture. A corbel dome is built by stacking stones that project inward, while a tholos is a circular ancient structure and a rotunda is a round building or room.

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