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Record 1 2011-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
  • Sculpture
DEF

A deep concave moulding, especially one at the base of a column in classical architecture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
  • Sculpture
DEF

Moulure concave dont le profil dissymétrique associe en général plusieurs rayons de courbure; on la trouve en particulier entre les filets qui bordent les tores de la base des colonnes.

OBS

Le mot [«scotie»] vient du grec «skotos» [qui signifie «obscurité»], car cette moulure apporte une zone d'ombre dans l'ensemble d'un décor.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos arquitectónicos
  • Escultura
DEF

Moldura cóncava, más saliente por la parte inferior, situada generalmente entre dos torres; por ejemplo, en el basamento.

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