Baldachin

A canopy, also called heaven, is an ornamental roof of thrones, beds, pulpits, monuments, and others that were originally made ​​of brocade fabric. The word canopy is derived from Italian Baldacchino, Middle High German baldekin from and originally in a Baldach ( medieval Latin for Baghdad ) made ​​gold brocade fabric.

For the name of the canopy canopies are in German since 1667 occupied. Oriental rulers appeared at that time as a sign of dignity under a raised canopy of servants. As these gifts then arrived in the early Middle Ages in the West. Later, they were spread through the crusades and trade oriental States with Venice in Europe.

Architecture and furniture

In the architecture, interior design and furniture making, the term is also used for the magnificent canopy of thrones, pulpits, bishoprics and the like, and generally refers to ornamental roofs and ornate gables. The canopy resting on pillars of altars - especially in the early Christian churches (also ciborium ) - and monuments is so named.

In the secular and the private sector to date has mainly arisen in the Middle Ages poster bed meaning a vierpfostiges bed with canopy and curtains if necessary. Frequently on canopies secret compartments were placed where the savings was " placed high edge " on the. Also cradles, bassinets, cots, prams and porch swings often have a sky -like roof made ​​of fabric.

Judaism

The Jewish wedding is traditionally held under a canvas canopy, called the chuppah instead. The wedding canopy symbolizes the one the house of the new husband, on the other hand, the active site of the wife. The now common fabric canopy is in use since about the 16th century. The term chuppah has become so synonymous with the quintessential Jewish wedding.

Christianity

In the Roman Catholic Church is a canopy, usually referred to as heaven or sky carrying, carried the Sacrament in processions such as the Corpus Christi procession with the Blessed Sacrament. The four carriers of the rods of the sky are called " sky carriers ". Other canopies, approximately above the altar are called Conopeum.

Heraldry

In heraldry the so-called purple canopy is part of a full coat of arms.

Motor vehicle equipment

In the motor vehicle equipment " heaven " refers to the fabric covering the ceiling of car interiors. Such sky in its classical form, consist of a special material which is fastened by means of wire loops and clear auftrocknendem adhesive under the tin roof of the car. The straps are inserted into sewn pockets above the heavens; they provide for the curved shape of the sky. In modern cars, textile coating Plastic trays are clipped.

Electrical installation

In the field of electrical installation are distribution boxes on the ceiling, typically at lights, also called lamp canopy. Usually it is a hollow plastic member which is used for lamination of electrical connections. The canopy conceals the ceiling for the supply cable. Thus, it serves mainly next to the safety-related protection against contact voltage of aesthetics by hiding undekorative line connections and terminals.

Aircraft

For an aircraft in high-deck or double-deck design is the design element that connects the high-lying upper wing to the fuselage, also called canopy. Most often this is an open system made from stems and struts connecting the upper fuselage side with the upper wing center section.

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