Entablature (Q23641)
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In classical architecture, the elaborated beam member carried by the columns, divided into architrave (below), frieze, and cornice (above). The proportions and detailing are different for each order, and strictly prescribed.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Entablature | In classical architecture, the elaborated beam member carried by the columns, divided into architrave (below), frieze, and cornice (above). The proportions and detailing are different for each order, and strictly prescribed. |
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Entablature (English)
In classical architecture, the elaborated beam member carried by the columns, divided into architrave (below), frieze, and cornice (above). The proportions and detailing are different for each order, and strictly prescribed. (English)
A similar feature as the crown of a wall. (English)
2007
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