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MODENATURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
DEF

The general proportion, curve and profile of the mouldings of a building facade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
DEF

Éléments principaux en relief (généralement répartis selon les règles de l'ordre) d'une façade qui donne un effet par le choix des profils et les proportions des moulurations.

DEF

Proportions et disposition de l'ensemble des vides et des pleins, ainsi que des moulures et membres d'architecture qui caractérisent une façade [...]

CONT

L'architecte d'une belle époque usait des modénatures les plus exquises et les plus calculées pour raccorder les surfaces successives de son œuvre (VALÉRY, Variété V, 1944, p. 92).

OBS

[...] l'étude des modénatures permet de différencier les styles et, souvent, de dater la construction des bâtiments.

Spanish

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