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Abacus "In architecture the slab or plinth which forms the upper member of the capital of a column or pillar, and upon which rests, in classic styles, the lower surface of the achitrave."—Wright, 1902... |
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Abat-vent "A vertical series of sloping roofs or broad slats, inclined outward and downward, forming the filling of a belfry-light, and designed to admit ventilation to the timber frame while protecting the int... |
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Abat-voix "A sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum, designed to reflect the speaker's voice downward toward the audience, or in any desired direction."-Wright, 1902... |
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Abutment "The portion of a pier or other structure that recieves the thrust of an arch or the end-weight of a truss."-Whitney, 1902... |
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Accolade "An ornament composed of two ogee curves meeting in the middle, each concave toward its outer extremity and convex toward the point at which it meets the other."-Whitney, 1902... |
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Acroterium The acroterium is the pedestal on the angle or apex of a pediment, intended as a base for sculpture. (D & E)... |
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Aisle "Any lateral division of any part of a church, whether nave, choir or transept. The number of aisles varies in the churches of different countries." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875... |
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Alette "A small wing of a building; A pilaster or butress; The lateral face of the pier of an arch, extending from the edge of the opening."-Whitney, 1902... |
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Ancone Ancones are ornaments in the cornices of an Ionic doorway.... |
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Anta "a pilaster, especially a pilaster in certain positions, as one of a pair on either side of a doorway, or one standing opposite of a pillar."-Whitney, 1902... |
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Antic Antics are fancies having no foundation in nature, as sphinx, centaurs, etc., different flowers growing on one stem. Grotesque ornaments of all kinds.... |
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Apse "A semicircular recess usually placed at the east end of the choir or chancel of a romanesque, or what is commonly called in England an Anglo-Saxon or Anglo-Norman church." — Chambers' Encyclope... |
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Apse of a Cathedral An illustration depicting the inside of an apse. In architecture, the apse (Latin absis "arch, vault"; sometimes written apsis; plural apses) is a semicircular recess covered with a hemispherical vau... |
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Aqueduct "Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain. A conduit or channel for conducting water from one place to another."-Whitney, 1902... |
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Arc Boutant "The main rib or arch-band which crosses a vault at right angles and separates adjoining bays from each other. Image: Arcs in vaulting, perspective and plan. A B, C D, arcs doubleaux; A D, C B, arcs o... |
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Arch The elements of the arch. A. abutments; S. springers; V. voussoirs; I. imposts; In. intrados; K. keystone; P. piers; Ex. extrados.... |
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Arch, ellipse Elipse arch.... |
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Arch, equilateral Equilateral arch.... |
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Arch, horseshoe Horseshoe arch.... |
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Arch, lancet Lancet arch.... |
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Arch, segment Segment arch.... |
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Arch, segmental Segmental arch.... |
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Arch, semicircle Semicircle arch.... |
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Arches An illustration of two story tall arches.... |
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Arriere-voussure "A rear vault; an arch or a vault placed within the opening of a window or door, and differing from it in form, to increase the size of the aperture internally, to receive a charge from above, or to f... |
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