A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1875)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J. Parker · leaf 100
Cgmatmm— 30afe. 88 called a capping moulding to certain parts and subdivi- sions of the orders in Classic architecture : the projecting mouldings on the upper part of the architrave, (except in the Doric order, where it is denominated tenia ,) the cor- … moulding, also, which runs round the upper part of the modillons of a cornice is their cymatium : and the upper moulding of the abacus of the Roman Doric capital is likewise so called; the upper mouldings which serve as a cornice to pedestals, have occasionally the same name. [See also illustration…
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