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roof comb
Architecture; General architecture
The structure that tops a pyramid in monumental Mesoamerican architecture.
tympanum
Architecture; General architecture
The triangular space enclosed between the horizontal cornice of the entablature and the sloping cornice of the pediment. Though sometimes left plain, it is often decorated.
pendentive
Architecture; General architecture
Three-dimensional spandrels supporting the weight of a dome over a square or rectangular base.
gablets
Architecture; General architecture
Triangular terminations to buttresses, much in use in the Early English and Decorated periods, after which the buttresses generally terminated in pinnacles. The Early English gablets are generally ...
muqarnas
Architecture; General architecture
Type of decorative corbel used in Islamic architecture that in some circumstances, resembles stalactites.
boutant
Architecture; General architecture
Type of support. An arc-boutant, or flying buttress, serves to sustain a vault, and is self-sustained by some strong wall or massive work. A pillar boutant is a large chain or jamb of stone, made to ...
bossage
Architecture; General architecture
Uncut stone that is laid in place in a building, projecting outward from the building, to later be carved into decorative moldings, capitals, arms, etc. Bossages are also rustic work, consisting of ...
