What term describes tracery that is visible through openings?

What term describes tracery that is visible through openings?

• A. Opaque tracery
• B. Stained glass tracery
• C. Open tracery
• D. Clair voir

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is recognizing a specific architectural term for when decorative tracery is seen through openings in a wall or screen. That term is clair-voie (often written clair voir), literally “clear view.” It describes pierced screens or walls where the tracery is visible through the openings, creating a lace-like, translucent effect as light passes through. This is distinct from opaque tracery, which blocks sight; and from open tracery, which refers to the style of tracery itself rather than the viewing-through effect.

The idea being tested is recognizing a specific architectural term for when decorative tracery is seen through openings in a wall or screen. That term is clair-voie (often written clair voir), literally “clear view.” It describes pierced screens or walls where the tracery is visible through the openings, creating a lace-like, translucent effect as light passes through. This is distinct from opaque tracery, which blocks sight; and from open tracery, which refers to the style of tracery itself rather than the viewing-through effect.