Research Results For 'Apophyge'

APOPHYGE

In architecture an apophyge or scape is a small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet.
Research Apophyge

CINCTURE

In architecture a cincture is the fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.
Research Cincture

SCAPE

In architecture, the shaft of a column or the apophyge of a shaft are known as the 'scape'.
Research Scape

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