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antefix =
A decorated upright slab used
in classical architecture to
close or conceal the open end
of a row of tiles, which cover
the joints of roof tiles.
A similar ornament on the
ridge of a roof.
anthemion =
A common Greek
ornament based upon
the honeysuckle or
palmette. Used singly
on stelae or antefixes,
or as a running orna-
ment on friezes, etc.
antic, antic work =
A grotesque sculpture consisting of
animal, human, and foliage forms
incongruously run together and
used to decorate molding termina-
tions and many other parts of me-
dieval architecture. Sometimes
synonymous with
arabesque.
arabesque =
Overall decorative pattern of
acanthus scroll, swags, cande-
labrum shafts, animal or hu-
man forms, on panels or pi-
lasters, in Roman and Renais-
sance architecture. A specie
of ornament of infinite variety
used for enriching flat
surfaces or moldings, painted,
inlaid or carved.
antefix
anthemion
antic
arabesque