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Architecture A - B
 | 19th Century Home A 19th century home located in New England. |
 | Abacus "In architecture the slab or plinth which forms the upper member of the capital of a column or pillar, and upon which rests, in classic styles, the lower surface of the achitrave."—Wright, 1902 |
 | Abacus "The upper plate of a column, beneath the architrave." — Williams, 1889 |
 | Abat-vent "A vertical series of sloping roofs or broad slats, inclined outward and downward, forming the filling of a belfry-light, and designed to admit ventilation to the timber frame while protecting the interior from rain and wind, and to direct downward the sound of the bells."-Wright, 1902 |
 | Abat-voix "A sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum, designed to reflect the speaker's voice downward toward the audience, or in any desired direction."-Wright, 1902 |
 | Abencerrages "Capital and Springing of Arch, from the Hall of Abencerrages, Alhambra." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893 |
 | Abutment "The portion of a pier or other structure that recieves the thrust of an arch or the end-weight of a truss."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Accolade "An ornament composed of two ogee curves meeting in the middle, each concave toward its outer extremity and convex toward the point at which it meets the other."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Acroterium The acroterium is the pedestal on the angle or apex of a pediment, intended as a base for sculpture. (D & E) |
 | Aisle "Any lateral division of any part of a church, whether nave, choir or transept. The number of aisles varies in the churches of different countries." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | State Capitol of Albany Picture of the capitol of Albany, New York. |
 | Alette "A small wing of a building; A pilaster or butress; The lateral face of the pier of an arch, extending from the edge of the opening."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Alto-Rilievo "The term used in sculpture to designate that mode of representing objects by which they are made to project strongly and boldly from the background, without being entirely detached." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Amiens Cathedral "Plan of Amiens Cathedral. A, Apsidal aisle. B B, Outer aisles of choir. F G, Transepts. H, Central tower. I J, Western turrets. M, Principal or western doorway. N N, Western side doors. P Q, North and south aisles of choir. R R R, Chapels. T U, North and south aisles of nave." — Winston's Encyclopedia, 1919 |
 | Amphitheater Sectional view of an Amphitheater. |
 | Ampitheater "The remains of Ampitheater of Arles, France. "-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Ampitheater "The remains of Ampitheater of Nimes, France. "-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Ancone Ancones are ornaments in the cornices of an Ionic doorway. |
 | Ancone Ancones are ornaments in the cornices of an Ionic doorway. |
 | Anta "a pilaster, especially a pilaster in certain positions, as one of a pair on either side of a doorway, or one standing opposite of a pillar."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Antic Antics are fancies having no foundation in nature, as sphinx, centaurs, etc., different flowers growing on one stem. Grotesque ornaments of all kinds. |
 | Antic Antics are fancies having no foundation in nature, as sphinx, centaurs, etc., different flowers growing on one stem. Grotesque ornaments of all kinds. |
 | Apse "A semicircular recess usually placed at the east end of the choir or chancel of a romanesque, or what is commonly called in England an Anglo-Saxon or Anglo-Norman church." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Aqueduct "Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain. A conduit or channel for conducting water from one place to another."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Arabesque "Means merely after the Arabian manner; and, so far as etymology is concerned, might therefore be general in its application. In practice, however, it is used to characterise a peculiar kind of fantastic decoration commonly employed in conjunction with architecture, and which the Spanish Moors are supposed to have introduced into modern Europe." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Arabesque Archway "Arabesque is a style of ornamentation in which are represented men, animals (the latter consisting of mythic as well as actual forms); plants, with leaves, flowers and fruit; mathematical figures, etc.; the whole put together in a whimsical way, so that, for instance, the animals not merely rest upon the plants, but grow out of them like blossoms."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911) |
 | Arc Boutant "The main rib or arch-band which crosses a vault at right angles and separates adjoining bays from each other. Image: Arcs in vaulting, perspective and plan. A B, C D, arcs doubleaux; A D, C B, arcs ogives; A C, B D, arcs formerets."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Arc de Triomphe de L'etolile The Arc de Triomphe de L'etolile in Paris |
 | Arcade A series of arches supported on piers and pillars, used generally as a screen and support of a roof, or of the wall of a building. |
 | Arcade An arcade is a series of apertures or recesses with arched ceilings or soffets. A series of arched openings round public squares, markets, courts, etc. |
 | Arcade An arcade is a series of apertures or recesses with arched ceilings or soffets. A series of arched openings round public squares, markets, courts, etc. |
 | Arcade "In street architecture a covered way or passage, either open at the side with a range of pillars, or completely covered over. The finest arcades of this description are to be found in Paris." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893 |
 | Arcade "In street architecture a covered way or passage, either open at the side with a range of pillars, or completely covered over. The finest arcades of this description are to be found in Paris." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893 |
 | Arch The elements of the arch. A. abutments; S. springers; V. voussoirs; I. imposts; In. intrados; K. keystone; P. piers; Ex. extrados. |
 | Arch A curved or vaulted structure. |
 | Arch "The blocks, which are technically known as voussoirs, should be of a wedge shape, the center or top block being the keystone A; the lower blocks B B which rest on the supporting pier are the springers, the upper surface of which is called the skewback, C C; the side blocks, as D, are termed the hauches. The lower surface or soffit of the arch is the intrados, E, and the upper surface the entrados, F. The rise of the arch is the distance from the springing to the soffit, G, the width between the springers is called the span, H, and the radius I. The triangular spaces between the arches are termed spandrils, K." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 |
 | Arch of Triumph A structure in the shape of a monumental archway, usually built to celebrate a victory in war. The arch is invariably a free-standing structure, quite seperate from city gates or walls. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two pillars connected by an arch, crowned with a superstructure or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. More elaborate triumphal arches have more than one archway, typically three or five of varying sizes. |
 | Arch Elipse arch. |
 | Arch Equilateral arch. |
 | Arch Horseshoe arch. |
 | Arch Lancet arch. |
 | Arch Segment arch. |
 | Arch Segmental arch. |
 | Arch Semicircle arch. |
 | Arches "Arches of S. Apol linare Nuovo, Ravenna." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 |
 | Romanesque arches "Romanesque arches." —D'Anvers, 1895 |
 | Archway Arabesque style. |
 | Arriere-voussure "A rear vault; an arch or a vault placed within the opening of a window or door, and differing from it in form, to increase the size of the aperture internally, to receive a charge from above, or to form an architectural junction between interior and exterior forms."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Arrow "European (15th century) Arrow."-Whitney, 1902 |
 | Asinelli and Garisenda Towers The Asinelli and Garisenda Towers, Bologna. |
 | Balcony Balconies of a house in Venice. A balcony is a projection from the face of a wall supported by columns or consoles, and usually surrounded by a balustrade. |
 | Balcony "A projecting gallery in front of a window or of several windows, with a balustrade or parapet before it, and supported by consoles, or brackets fixed in the wall, or by pillars resting on the ground below." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Venetian Balcony A stage or playform projecting from the wall of a building. |
 | Double Baldachin A decorative cloth canopy placed over an altar or throne. |
 | Balistraria "One of the names given to those narrow apertures so often seen in the walls of old castles, and through which the cross-bowmen discharged their arrows." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Baluster "Popularly, banister or ballaster, the name given to small shafts or pillars set in a line at short equal distances, and supporting a cornice or coping. These miniature pillars have generally either a pear-shaped swelling at the lower end, or consist of two pear-shaped pieces, places above each other, a ring of moulding being set between them." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Baluster A small upright support member made in a great variety or forms. Used to support railing. |
 | Baluster A small upright support member made in a great variety or forms. Used to support railing. |
 | Baluster A small upright support member made in a great variety or forms. Used to support railing. |
 | Balustrade A balustrade is a railing with balusters (support columns) |
 | Balustrade "A Balustrade is a range of balusters, together with the cornice of coping which they support, used as a parapet for bridges or the roofs of buildings, or as a mere termination to a structure; also serving as a fence or inclosure for altars, balconies, terraces, staircases, etc."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911) |
 | Bambino A child or baby; specifically a figure of Child Jesus. |
 | Banqueting House "The Banqueting House, Whitehall. By Inigo Jones." —D'Anvers, 1895 |
 | Baptistery "A name given sometimes to a seperate building, sometimes to the portion of the church itself in which the ceremony of baptism was performed. In the latter case, the Baptistery was merely the enclosure containing the font, to be seen in most English churches. According to the earlier arrangements of the Christian Church, however, the Baptistery seems usually to have been a building standing detached from, though in the immediate vicinity of the church to which it appertained." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Bara-Budur "General View of Bara-Budur." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893 |
 | Barbican "A projecting watchtower, or other advanced work, before the gate of a castle or fortified town. The term Barbican was more specially applied to the outwork intended to defend the drawbridge, which in moden fortifications is called the tete du pont." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Barbican A projecting watch tower, or other advanced work, before the gate of a castle or fortified town. The term barbican was more especially applied to the outwork intended to defend the drawbridge, which in modern fortifications is called the tete du pont. |
 | Barge Board A barge board is nailed against the outer face of a wall, along the slopes of a gable end of a house to hide the rafter and to make a neat finish. |
 | Tower of Barton Church "Tower of Earl's Barton Church, Northhamptonshire." —D'Anvers, 1895 |
 | Bas-relief "Bas-relief of group of buildings at Kuyunjik. (After Layard.)" — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 |
 | Base The bottom; the part of a thing on which it stands or rests. |
 | Basilica "Section of the Basilica of Constantine or Maxentius (Temple of Peace)." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893 |
 | Basilica "Sectional view of the old Basilica of St. Peter, before its destruction in the 15th century." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893 |
 | Basilica "Interior view of trajan's Basilica (Basilica Ulpia), as restored by Canina." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 |
 | Basilica "Section of the Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine (Temple of Peace)." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 |
 | Basilica "Apse of Basilica, Torcello, with Bishop's throne and seats for clergy." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 |
 | Basilica of Maxentius "The Basilica of Maxentius has great intersecting vaults, vaulted aisles and buttresses." — Chambers, 1881 |
 | Battlement Battlements are indentations on the top of a parapet or wall, first used in fortifications, and afterwards applied to churches and other buildings for ornaments. |
 | Battlement Battlements are indentations on the top of a parapet or wall, first used in fortifications, and afterwards applied to churches and other buildings for ornaments. |
 | Battlement Battlements are indentations on the top of a parapet or wall, first used in fortifications, and afterwards applied to churches and other buildings for ornaments. |
 | Battlement "An indented parapet, formed by a series of rising parts called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures. Originally military, they are now used in buildings for ornament." — Williams, 1889 |
 | Bay-Window Bay-window in W. K. Vanderbilt's House, Fifty-Second Street. M. Hunt, Architect. |
 | Bays of Choir Architecture of Cathredals in England. Two bays of choir, interior, Peterborough Cathedral, Norman Style. |
 | Belfry "Belfry or Bell-gable, Idbury, Oxfordshire." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875 |
 | Beverly Minster Early English style. Northwest transept of Beverly Minster. |
 | Billet Moulding A billet moulding. |
 | Billet Moulding A billet moulding. |
 | Blois, Castle of Court of the Castle of Blois |
 | Boss A boss is a projection in the shape of a segment of a sphere, or somewhat so whether for use or ornament, often carved or cast. |
 | Boss A boss is a projection in the shape of a segment of a sphere, or somewhat so whether for use or ornament, often carved or cast. |
 | Bracket A bracket is a support for shelves, or pieces under the ends, steps of stairs for ornament only. |
 | Bracket Bracket, Harlestone Church, Northamptonshire |
 | Alexandria Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Cette Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Civita Vecchia Outer Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Colombo North-West Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Colombo North-West Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Dover Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Dover Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
 | Havre Breakwater Breakwaters are structures on coasts as part of coastal defense or to protect an anchorage from the effects of weather and longshore drift. |
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