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- 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
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