Acroterion - Wikipedia An acroterion, acroterium, (pl akroteria) [1] is an architectural ornament placed on a flat pedestal called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex or corner of the pediment of a building in the classical style [2] An acroterion placed at the outer angles of the pediment is an acroterion angularium (angulārium means ‘at the corners’)
Acroteria - Chicago Architecture Center Acroteria are the pedestal and sculpture at the top and lower sides of a triangular pediment; originally found in ancient Classical buildings The use of acroteria dates back to ancient Greece and Rome The term acroteria originates from the Greek word “acroterion”, meaning “extremity” or “summit”
Acroterion | Greek, Pediment, Sculpture | Britannica acroterion, in architecture, decorative pedestal for an ornament or statue placed atop the pediment of a Greek temple; the term has also been extended to refer to the statue or ornament that stands on the pedestal
ACROTERION Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of ACROTERION is a pedestal placed on a pediment to support a statue or other ornamentation; also : an ornament similarly placed (as on the prow of a galley)
acroteria | Art History Glossary - Stephens College (Sing : acroterion, also acroterium) In Greek, Roman and Neoclassical architecture, sculpted ornaments placed at the apex and at the corners of a pediment Acroteria are often shaped as palmettes, but they can take other forms, such as griffins or human heads Pronunciation here Photos: Mark Darley, Matthew Millman
Acroterion Elements in Greek and Roman Architecture Designs In ancient Greek and Roman architecture, acroteria played a significant role in adding a decorative touch to buildings Acroteria were often used as cornerstones, specifically on temples and public buildings, to add a sense of grandeur and visual interest
acroteria - Ancient Coin Stories Acroteria are architectural ornaments used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture to adorn the highest points of a building Typically placed at the apex and corners of a pediment, acroteria were both decorative and symbolic, adding an element of artistic refinement to temples, tombs, and other structures