PLANE CURVES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site vesica piscis Literally "fish's bladder," the almond shape formed when two identical circles overlap so that the outside edge of each just touches the center of the other. The vesica piscis appears as the Christian fish symbol and also frequently in medieval art and architecture. Most significantly, it provides the template for the pointed Gothic arch. Related category    • PLANE CURVES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP