The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 35
of. CAMPANA ) The bell or body of a CorinthianCAMPAND f capital. CAMPANILE. A tower for the reception ofbells used in churches, also in domesticedifices. CANAL OF THE IONIC VOLUTE. Thechannel commencing at the eye and fol-lowing in the revolutions of the volute. CANAL OF THE LARMIER. A… … CANARDIERE. CARYATES.CARYATIDESl. ■CAN CAS CANARDIERE. A small turret, usually builtat the corners on the top of a castle, forsheltering the sentry on guard. (See Balis-taria.) CANCELLI. Lattice windows, among the Ro-mans, now gratings and trellis-work, etc. CANOPY. A covering or hood to a…
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