Architecture

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

(architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance

the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed…

(architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture)

(architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof

(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

(architecture) the arrangement of columns (especially freestanding columns) in a structure

(architecture) a concave molding

(architecture) a concave molding

(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)

(architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

(architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall

(architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)

(architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)

(architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

(architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

(architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof

(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

(architecture) the exterior angle formed by the junction of a sloping side and a sloping end of a roof

(architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice

(architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed…

(architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower

(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

(architecture) the repetitive use of a group of visual elements to establish a recognizable pattern

(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient R…

(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient R…

(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient R…

(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)

(architecture) a vaulted structure; "arches and vaulting"

an arch supported by an abutment

carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles

architecture as a kind of art form

a figure of a man used as a supporting column

an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration

an arch with a straight horizontal extrados and a slightly arched intrados

a supporting column carved in the shape of a person

a Roman order that combines the Corinthian acanthus leaves with the spiral scrolls of the Ionic order

the last Greek order; similar to the Ionic order except the capital is decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves

an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable

a cyma in which the upper section is concave and the lower section is convex

a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below

an arch whose height is less than half its width

a carved pyramidal ornament; used in 13th century England

the oldest and simplest of the Greek orders and the only one that normally has no base

the oldest and simplest of the Greek orders and the only one that normally has no base

a protective drip that is made of stone

an elaborate system of vaulting in which the ribs diverge like fans

an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados

a low elliptical or pointed arch; usually drawn from four centers

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls"

an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls"

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls"

an architectural decoration formed by two intersecting wavy bands

a protective drip that is made of stone

a protective drip that is made of stone

the second Greek order; the capital is decorated with spiral scrolls

the second Greek order; the capital is decorated with spiral scrolls

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls"

the central pillar of a circular staircase

a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below

an arch supported on piers

a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture

the arch over the opening in the proscenium wall

an arch whose support is higher on one side than on the other

an arch formed in a continuous curve; characteristic of Roman architecture

an arch that is formed with more than one concentric row of voussoirs

an undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction

an arch whose height is less than half its width

an arch that supports part of the wall

an arch that supports part of the wall

a shallow arch; an arch that is less than a semicircle

an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture

an arch whose height is less than half its width

an arch whose height is less than half its width

an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face

the form of a movement, which consists of exposition and development and recapitulation

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados

architecture as a kind of art form

a column that supports a heavy weight

a figure of a man used as a supporting column

an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle

an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth)

a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory

a low elliptical or pointed arch; usually drawn from four centers

a Roman order that resembles the Doric order but without a fluted shaft

architecture as a kind of art form

the branch of architecture dealing with the design and organization of urban space and activities

a style of architecture developed in northern France that spread throughout Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterized by slender…

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD; characterized by round arch…

an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance

a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting