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acroterion – acroterium =
Strictly a pedestal at the corners
or peak of a roof to support an
ornament.
More usually, the ornament it-
self.
acute arch, lancet arch =
A sharply pointed arch whose cen-
ters are farther apart than the width
of the arch.
aegicranes =
Sculptured representation of the
heads or skulls of goats or rams;
used as decorations on ancient
altars, friezes, etc.
agrafe =
The voussoir or keystone of
an arch, especially when
carved as a cartouche.
allège =
A part of a wall that
is thinner than the
rest.
The spandrel under a
window.
acroterion
acute arch
aegicranes
agrafe
allège