What is a tympanum over a church door?

A carved relief panel.

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  2. A glass window
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Why: In the 12th century, the tympanum over church doors became a focus for sculpture.

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Answer: A carved relief panel. In the 12th century, the tympanum over church doors became a focus for sculpture.

  1. Sculpture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpture
    such as the tympanum over church doors in the 12th century
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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