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Ornament & details

Entablature

The horizontal band carried by classical columns, in three layers: architrave (bottom), frieze (middle) and cornice (top, projecting).

Where to look
The deep band running above the columns of a portico.
Styles
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Cross-section of a vaulted building with a nave, two aisles and flying buttresses. Each label links to its feature. NAVE AISLE AISLE RoofPinnacleFlying buttressButtressAisleRib vaultClerestoryTriforiumArcadePierNave
Cross-sectionFor orientation: Entablature is not drawn here.