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cartouche =

An ornament tablet, often

inscribed or decorated, and

framed with elaborate scroll-

like carving.

catshead =

An ornament consist-

ing of an animal-like

head.

cavetto =

A hollow member or

round concave molding

containing at least the

quadrant of a circle, used

in cornices. Often errone-

ously called “

scotia”

which has noncircular

curvature.

chancel arch =

An arch which, in many

churches, marks the separation

of the chancel or sanctuary

from the nave or body of the

church.

chapel =

A small area within a church,

containing an altar and intended

for private prayers.

A room designated for religious

purposes within a school.

cartouche

catshead

cavetto types

Chancel arch

chapel