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Screen facades

Scope note

Use generally for facades constructed to conceal the shape or size of the buildings to which they are attached, as by exceeding them in height or width; if the intention is to give a more imposing appearance, use "false fronts."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000130953

Broader Terms used

facades

Narrower Terms used

false fronts

Term used for

facades, screen

Equivalent Terms used

screen facade

Created

13yrs ago

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