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The history and rudiments of architecture; embracing, I. The orders of architecture; II. Architectural styles of various countries; III. The nature and principles of design in architecture; and, IV. An accurate and complete glossary of architectural terms .. (1853)

Bullock, John, ed · New York, Stringer & Townsend · leaf 277

An illustration from The history and rudiments of architecture; embracing, I. The orders of architecture; II. Architectural styles of various countries; III. The nature and principles of design in architecture; and, IV. An accurate and complete glossary of architectural terms .., 1853, leaf 277
weight, and generally ornamented. Cornice.—The upper division of an entablature, composed ofseveral members, and varying according to the order. Corona.—A large square member of a cornice, between thecymatium and bed-mouldings. It is intended to protect the partsbeneath it, and has a considerable… … Cyma Reversa.—A moulding, the reverse of the cyma recta. Cymatium.—The upper moulding of an entablature. Cable-moulding.—A moulding used in Nor-man architecture, and deriving its name from itsform. Canopy.—An ornamental projection overdoors, windows, and niches, chiefly introducedin the Decorated…

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