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ACROTERIUM [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
DEF

An ornamental placed on such a pedestal [called itself an acroterion].

OBS

Strictly, a pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament. 2. More usually, the ornament itself.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Ornement saillant aux angles d'un fronton, éventuellement sur un socle; [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
DEF

[A] pedestal to support statues at the apex and lower corners of a classical style pediment or other gable end.

OBS

Plural: acroteria, acroteres.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Bandeau ou socle placé au sommet d'une construction pour la couronner ou servir de support à des sculptures ou autres ornements.

DEF

Chacun des socles situés au-dessus de la corniche d'un fronton, au faîte et aux extrémités des rampants; ces socles servaient de support à des ornements en amortissement tels que statues ou vases, dits en acrotère.

OBS

Acrotère. Ornement saillant aux angles d'un fronton, éventuellement sur un socle; ce socle lui-même.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Diseño arquitectónico
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