entablature|entablatures in English

noun

wall that rests on top of columns (Architecture); platform of a pedestal that supports a statue

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1. Caryatid definition is - a draped female figure supporting an entablature

2. For example, ancient Greek temples juxtapose tall vertical columns and wide horizontal entablatures to create rigid perpendiculars.

3. 17 Its portico of six Corinthian columns exists, as does the finely sculptured frieze of its entablature.

4. Architrave (plural Architraves) (architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns

5. Caryatid definition: a column , used to support an entablature , in the form of a draped female figure Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

6. Caryatides were female statues clothed in long drapery, used instead of shafts, or columns, to support the entablature of a temple (see cut)

7. A Caryatid (; , plural: Καρυάτιδες) is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head

8. Caryatid (plural Caryatids or Caryatides) A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head

9. Besides the drawings of elements like column bases and shafts, the drawing of o portion of the entablature of the niscos was also discovered on the rear wall of the Adytum.

10. The mandapa facade has a fully represented entablature , or prastara , which constitutes all the architectural parts coming over the beam and including it , as against what is seen in the Mahendra - style cave - temples .

11. A traditional Caryatid has a capital (the top of a column) on her head, though some also appear to be holding up the entablature (the decorated area above a column) with their arms.

12. On top of the wall runs the entablature with the usual prastara components but with the difference that the kapota or flexed cornice or eaves has a double flexure ( a doucene or ogee section ) instead of the simpler single - flexed kapota encountered in all the earlier eras .

13. The bas - relief miniatures found in the famous Arjuna ' s penance scene in Mahabalipuram is a typical replica of an ekatala alpa vimana with all the six angas or parts , viz . the adhishthana ( moulded base ) , pada , or bhitti ( pillars or walls ) , prastara ( entablature with kapota or cornice ) , griva ( neck or clerestory ) , sikhara ( roof ) , and stupi ( finial ) .

14. In the matter of rise the simple or ekatala vimana consists essentially of six vertical components , which , from base to apex , would be ( 1 ) the adhishthana , or basement , ( 2 ) the pada , or pillar , or the bhitii , or wall , according as the structure stands on either or both of these supports enclosing the sanctum , ( 3 ) the prastara or architrave , with the prominent cornice , or kapota , ( 4 ) the griva or clerestory over sanctum terrace and entablature , ( 5 ) the sikhara or ultimate roof covering the top of the clerestory or griva , and ( 6 ) the stupi or finial crowning the top of the sikhara .