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opus quadratum (masonry facing (process), facing (process), ... Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Ancient Roman ashlar masonry technique adopted from Etruscan stone construction; squared, cut blocks laid in regular courses. |
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opus quadratum (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,U)
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opus quadratum (Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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quadratum, opus (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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........ <processes and techniques by specific type> (G) |
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............ <additive and joining processes and techniques> (G) |
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............................ opus quadratum (G) |
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Dutch ..... Oude Romeinse metseltechniek voor hardsteen, waarin vierkant gesneden blokken steen in regelmatige patronen werden gelegd. Deze techniek bouwde voort op Etruskische steenbouwtechnieken. |
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