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Rayonnant
Rayonnant Ray"on*nant, a. [F.] (Her.) Darting forth rays, as the sun when it shines out.

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- Rayonnant was a very refined style of Gothic Architecture which appeared in France in the 13th century. It was the defining style of the High Gothic period...
- choir (1210–1250) Rayonnant: west front of Strasbourg Cathedral (1277–1490) Rayonnant: Sainte-Chapelle upper level (1238-1248) Rayonnant – angel's choir...
- early example of the High Gothic period, and the Rayonnant style of Gothic architecture. The Rayonnant appeared in the triforium and clerestory, which...
- The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of...
- open spandrels above the lights into a variety of decorative shapes. Rayonnant style (c. 1230–c. 1350) was enabled by the development of bar tracery...
- and is also utilised with specific reference to Our Lady of the Rosary. Rayonnant Gothic: The rose windows are divided by mullions radiating from a central...
- during the High Gothic period, the Rayonnant style was predominant. Notable High Gothic cathedrals in the Rayonnant style included Reims Cathedral, Amiens...
- (early 16th century). Reims Cathedral, Rayonnant north transept rose window (1211–1345) Notre Dame de Paris, Rayonnant north transept window (about 1250)...
- clothing became more realistic. Historians later gave the period the name Rayonnant. Important early examples include the west rose window of Notre-Dame de...
- Lo Mavéli (Lö Mahavéli) or Le Volcan rayonnant (The radiant volcano), the unofficial flag of Réunion from 2003 used officially by various local authorities...