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Preferred term

Velaria  

Definition

  • Awnings drawn over outdoor theaters or amphitheaters as protection from the rain or sun [AAT 94]; used by Whistler (1880s) to soften the light in the center of an exhibition gallery while providing direct light on the walls

Entry terms

  • AWNINGS, VELARIA
  • CANOPIES, VELARIA
  • TENTS, VELARIA

Notation

  • 113693

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-VK0NBDQQ-Q

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