nave
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That project arguably reached its apotheosis in his 28 frescoes on the life of Francis that run along the nave of the upper church in Assisi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
The Monreale mosaics were meant to impress, humble and inspire the visitor who walked down the central nave, following the fashion of Constantinople, the capital of the surviving Roman empire in the east.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024
For example, archaeologist Cédric Moulis of the University of Lorraine painstakingly reassembled dozens of wedge-shaped stones called voussoirs recovered from the collapsed vaulted ceiling over the nave to glean insights into their mechanical properties.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 5, 2024
A crane hoisted them onto the nave of the cathedral, which was devastated by fire in 2019.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
As Meggie came down the nave with Mo and Elinor, Dustfinger raised his head briefly.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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Looming over the colorless town is its hulking circa-1385 monastery, extended in convent courtyards and stately chapels with lofty naves, offering dazzling displays of stained glass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
I’ve seen party tents double as retail shops, church naves, gymnasiums and outdoor living rooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
The figurines, which will remain in place until January, have been suspended in nets hanging in the tower and naves of St Giles' Parish Church in Wrexham.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2021
The American networks were also largely genial, discussing floral design, Princess Diana, naves and what defines a “morning suit.”
From New York Times ● May 19, 2018
Once in, I paid litde attention to the architecture, although I knew the terms: clerestories and naves were things I’d written papers about.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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