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respond =
A support, usually a corbel or
pilaster, affixed to a wall to re-
ceive one end of an arch, a groin,
or a vault rib.
reticulated molding =
A molding decorated with
filets interlaced to form a
network or mesh-like ap-
pearance
rib =
A curved structural member
supporting any curved shape
or panel. In a vaulted roof,
the moldings which separate
the various roof panels. A
raised ridge to provide stiff-
ness.
rinceau =
In Classical architecture
and derivative, an orna-
mental band of undulant
and recurving plant mo-
tifs.
Rococo =
A style of architecture
and decoration, pri-
marily French, which
represents the final
phase of the Baroque;
characterized by pro-
fuse, often semiab-
stract ornamentation and lightness of color and
weight.
respond
reticulated molding
rib
rinceau
Rococo