| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,774,406,083 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
architrave |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia | 0.02 sec. |
|
architrave (är`kĭtrāv), in architecture, principal beam and lowest member of the classical entablature, the other main members of which are the frieze frieze, in architecture, the member of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice or any horizontal band used for decorative purposes. In the first type the Doric frieze alternates the metope and the triglyph; that of the other orders is plain or ..... Click the link for more information. and the cornice cornice (kôr`nĭs), molded or decorated projection that forms the crowning feature at the top of a building wall or other ..... Click the link for more information. . Its position is directly above the columns, and it extends between them, thus carrying the upper members of the order (see orders of architecture orders of architecture. In classical tyles of architecture the various columnar types fall, in general, into the five so-called classical orders, which are named Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite. ..... Click the link for more information. ). The term also applies to molding around the sides and top of a door or window frame. architrave Architect 1. the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns 2. a moulding around a doorway, window opening, etc. architrave [′är·kə‚trāv] (architecture) The lowest division of an entablature that rests on the column capital. The molded band, group of moldings, or other architectural member around an opening, such as a door, especially if rectangular. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in classic literature | |
|---|---|---|
At an indefinite height overhead something made the black sky blacker, which had the semblance of a vast architrave uniting the pillars horizontally. But on the pillars Seraph eyes have seen The dimness of this world : that greyish green That Nature loves the best for Beauty's grave Lurk'd in each cornice, round each architrave - And every sculptur'd cherub thereabout That from his marble dwelling peeréd out Seem'd earthly in the shadow of his niche - Achaian statues in a world so rich ? The arrival of the illustrious guests had by no means caused him to relax his hold, and, while the prelates and ambassadors were packing themselves into the stalls--like genuine Flemish herrings--he settled himself at his ease, and boldly crossed his legs on the architrave. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|