Examples of 'entablature' in a sentence

Meaning of "entablature"

Entablature is a classical architectural term referring to the horizontal structure supported by columns in classical architecture. It consists of three parts: the architrave, frieze, and cornice
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  • All of that part of a classical temple above the capitals of the columns; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice but not the roof.

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There is an entablature with metopes and triglyphs.
A frieze is the wide central section of an entablature.
The bay has an entablature but no pediments.
A single rectangular window is located in the entablature.
It supports the entablature with another body.
Above the portico is a window with an entablature.
Above this is an entablature and balustraded parapet.
A bronze trumpeter stands on top of the entablature.
There is also a similar entablature bordered by a balustrade.
The entablature is topped with another cornice.
The first regulated entablature proportion.
Its entablature has triglyphs and metopes.
The columns support the entablature and roof.
Part of the entablature remains on top of the capitals.
These must have supported an entablature.

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All have an entablature and decorated surrounds.
The capitals support the entablature.
The upper entablature has two independent friezes.
Early signage is visible on the entablature.
The rest of the entablature is constructed in granite masonry.
These are made from stone and display entablature.
A horizontal entablature rested upon these.
Entablature of the porte cochere is supported at the corners.
The building has an entablature with a dentil molding.
An entablature with cornice runs above the pilasters.
They support a plain entablature and triangular pediment.
The entablature has an inscription referring to its construction.
The building is encircled by a broad entablature.
The entablature runs completely around the house.
It is topped by a straight stone lintel with simple entablature.
A little below the entablature is a row of seven windows.
The pediment has a denticulated entablature.
Above the entablature are open screens.
Festoons and medallions decorate the entablature above.
Detail of the entablature during construction.
Doric order with stone entablature.
The entablature has a frieze.
And the top part of the entablature is called a frieze.
The entablature was richly decorated but now mostly ruined.
Corner pilasters rise to an entablature that encircles the building.
It is divided in two by a narrow entablature.
It is topped by an entablature or moulding where the catadioptric system was kept.
Members of the facades are formed by columns and a relaxed entablature.
Above the entablature are lunettes which include circular windows.
The carved decoration on the entablature includes green men.
The entrance is framed by pilasters and topped by a corniced entablature.
The structure of an entablature varies with the orders of architecture.
These are raised on a plinth and finished off in a block of entablature.
The flat roof has an entablature with dentil molding.
This entablature is continued around the two sides of the building.

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