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Illustrated Glossary
of Classical Architecture
Illustrations from
The American Vignola
by Robert W. Ware
(Fourth Edition, 1905)
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Abacus In theDoric Order,the abacus is a squareslab that sits on top of the column's
capital and supports
thearchitraveorarch.The function of an
abacus is to broaden the support provided
by the column.
Arcade A series of columns orpiersspannedbyarches.
Arch A rounded element that spans an openingis called an arch. A basic element of
construction, arches apear in all types of
achitecture. Arches can be decorative or
structural. Early civilizations building
arches include the Mesopotamians (asearly as the 2nd millenium BCE) the
Egyptians and the Greeks. Roman
architecture adopted the arch from the
Estuscans and used it extensively in
building, bridges and their famous
aqueducts.
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Architrave The architrave is the lowest element oftheentablature,and rests on top columns.
Astragal A small convexmoulding.
Attic BaseA common base used for columns in
classical architecture, the Attic base is
made up of an upper and lowertorus,
separated by ascotiawithfillets.
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Base In architecture a base is the lowest part orlowest main division of a structure. For
columns, the base is the lowest portion of
three parts, from top to bottom: the base,
the shaft and the captical. Typically,Egyptian columns andGreek
Doriccolumns have no base and are
placed directly on the floor. Ionic columns
may have an elaborate base built up of
groups ofmouldingsandfillets.
Bead A convexmoulding,usually semi-circular.There are a variety of different types of
beads. Examples include: angle bead,
nosing bead, double bead and so forth.
Beak
Moulding
Mouldingshaped into a beak-like form.
Beam A structural member that caries a load.Beams are usually placed horizontally and
care a vertical load where the weight is
transferred to walls, girders or columns.
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Bed-
mould
Themouldingthat appears under the
projectingcornice.It is considered part of
the cornice.
Bell In reference to columns, the bell is a bell-shaped part of thecapitalbetween the
neck moulding and theabacus.It iscommon to columns in
theCorinthinianorder where it is
decorative with acanthus leaves.
Cap In architecture, a cap is the top element ina division or structure.
Capital The uppermost elements of a column. Inclassical architecture capitals are one of
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the most distinctive elements defining the
different orders.
Column A vertical support element. In classical
architecture, columns are visuallydistinctive elements that help define the
order.
Composite
Order
One of the five orders of classical
architecture developed by the Romans. As
the name implies, the Composite order
combines elements from
theCorinthianandIonicorders.
More about Composite columns and theComposite order
Concave A curved surface like the interior of acircle.
Cong A concavemoulding.
Convex A round surface curved outward.
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Corinthian
Order
One of the five orders of classical
architecture. Typically, Corinthian
columns are slender and fluted. Their
capitals are bell-shaped and ornately
decorated with acanthus leaves.
More about Corinthian columns and the
Corinthian order
CorniceThe top element of the entablature
including the following elements:
thecyma,thecoronaand thebed-
moulding.
Corona A component of thecornicethat has avertical face and horizontalsoffit.
Cyma A moulding with a double curvature iscalled a cyma or sometimes, a wave
moulding. Used as the uppermost element
in acornice.
CymaRecta
A cyma moulding having an upper
concave curve and a lower convex curve
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Cyma
Reversa
A cyma moulding having an upper convex
curve and a lower concave curve.
Cymatium A smallcymais called a cymatium. Whena cyma is used as the crown moulding of
anentablature,it is called a cymatium.
Dentils Tooth-like blocks used in a close repeatingpattern. Dentils are used in some Doric
Order buildings in place ofmutules.
Dentils also appear on thebed
mouldingofIonic,CorinthianandCompos
iteorders.
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Die On a pedestal, the die is a rectangularblock that separates cap from the base.
Doric
Order
One of the five orders of classical
architecture, which also
include:Tuscan,Ionic,CorinthianandComposite.The Doric order was developed
in Greece and adopted by the Romans.
Identifying features include columns that
are stouter than the other orders, often 6
to 7 times as tall as the diameter at the
base. In Greece Doric columns rested
directly on the floor without the benefit of
a pedestal or base moulding. Roman Doric
columns tend to be slimmer and sit upon
anAttic base.The Doricentablatureis
characterized by
thetriglyphsandmetopes.
More on Doric columns and the Doric
order
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Eaves The edge of a roof. In most structures theeaves project beyond the surface of the
wall protecting it from rain and snow.
Echinus Decorative moulding. Used on columns inclassical architecture, the echinus sits
below the abacus and above the necking
Entabulat
ure
In classical architecture, the uppermost
elements supported by columns are
referred to as the entablature.
Components of the enblature include:
thearchitrave,thefriezeand thecornice.
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Entasis From the word "bowed," entasis describesthe subtle curve of a column.
ExtradosThe convex curve formed by the outer
edge of an arch. The inner edge is called
theintrados.
Fascia A flat horizontal surface. In classicalarchitecture, fascia are often used in
multiple bands, each projecting beyond
the one below.
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Fillet A narrow band with a vertical face. Filletsare often interposed between curved
mouldings.
Fillet,
Sunk
A fillet that is depressed between two
other architectural elements.
Frieze Sitting below thecorniceand abovethearchitrave,the frieze is the central
element of theentablature.The frieze
may be left plain or decorated in relief.
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Gable The front face or projection created by apitched roof.
Gothic
Style
Gothic architecture developed in Europe
during the medieval period, from about500 CE to 1500 CE. Evolving from
Romanesque architecture it fell from
vogue with the renewed interest in
classical architecture during the
Renaissance, from about 1400 CE to 1500
CE.
Hip An inclined section of the roof connectingtwo sloping roof planes that meet at
theridge.
Ionic
Order
One of five orders of classical
architecture, the others
being:Tuscan
,Doric
,Corinthian
andComposite.The Ionic and Doric styles were
widely used in ancient Greece and later
adopted by the Romans. Ionic columns
are characterized by volutes in the capital.
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Intrados The inside curvedsoffitof an arch. Theopposite face is known as theextrados.
JambThe sides of a door or window frame.
Lean-to The lean-to is one of the simplest roofsformed by a single sloping plane.
Lintel A horizontal beam spanning the opening,such as one made by a door or window.
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Modillion Brackets that appear beneath thecorona.Frequently used in
theCorinthianandCompositeorder.
Modillion,
Block
Modillions
Rectangularly shapedmodillions.
Mouldings A variety of decortive strips. Mouldingscome in a variety of shapes and forms.
Mutule A rectangular block that hangs fromthesoffitof thecornicein theDoricorder.
Mutules appear over the triglyphs.
Necking On a Doric column, the necking appears asa plain section beneath the capital and
above the astragal.
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Ovolo A convex moulding, among woodworkersit is referred to as a "quarter round."
Parapet
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Pedestal In classical architecture columns may siton a pedestal, usually having a square die,
a base and cornice.
Pier A square pillar or the part of a wall thatsits between doors or windows.
Plinth The lowest part of the base of a column orpedestal. The plinth helps to distribute
the weight born by the column more
evenly.
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Post A vertical element that may be used tosupport walls or horizontal beams.
Reed Sometimes called reed moulding orreeding, a series of convex mouldings
running parallel.
Ridge Two sloping roofs join to create a ridge.
Romanesqu
e Style
Develed in Italy and western Europe,
Romanesque architecture appeared after
the Roman classical period and prior to
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theGothicperiod.
Sea-shell A decorative element in the shape of asea-shell.
Scotia A concave moulding between two fillets.
A scotia is one of the elements used intheAttic baseof columns.
Shaft The portion of a column between thebase and the capital.
Soffit The underside of a roof formedbyeavesor acornice.
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Spandrel The triangular space formed bytheextradosof anarchand other wall
elements.
StringCourse
Horizontal moulding usually made from a
series of complex profiles.
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Tnia Afilletpositioned directly abovethearchitrave.Part of theentablature.
Three-
quarter
Hollow
Mouldingshaped by a three-
quarterconcaveprofile.
Three-
quarter
Moulding
Mouldingshaped by a three-
quarterconvexprofile.
Thumb
Molding
Thumb-shapedmoulding.
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Torus A semi-circular, convex moulding. Thetorus is one of the distinctive elements in
theAttic baseused by columns in classical
architecture.
Triglyph A rectangular detail, representative of thebeams used in post and beam
construction. In the Doric order, regularly
spaced triglyphs appear on the frieze. The
spaces between the triglyphs are
calledmetopes.
Tuscan
Order
One of the five orders of classical
architecture. The Tuscan order was
developed in Rome and does not appear
in ancient Greece. Added to the classical
orders by Renaissance architectural
scholars who felt that the Tuscan orderpredates the Greek Doric and Ionic.
Tuscan colums are unfluted with a simple
base and unadorned capital and
entablature.
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Valley The area formed between the ridges oftwo adjoined roofs.
Valley
Horizontal
Valley
The area formed by the parallel ridges of
two roofs.
Vault Vaults are formed by the continuarion ofanarch.
Volutes A spriral form which is a distinctiveelement of thecapitalofIoniccolumns.
Wave
Moulding
Mouldingformed by two round
mouldings.
Update On Your Order & Leather Editions
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Moulding Glossary: Egg and Dart
Moulding Glossary: Fillet
Posted onJune 9, 2011 byChris Schwarz
Dang. I had no idea that facial anglewould evoke such an impassioned response.
Im still sorting out the online and off-line comments and will post a follow-up. In
the meantime, lets do an easy one (famous last words).
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fillet (filit) A small flat area that separates individual mouldings. A narrow flat
band used for the separation of one moulding from another; a fascia.
Christopher Schwarz
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