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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 282

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 282
. Moxotriglyphic.—That mode of intercolumniation in theDoric Order, according to which there is only a single triglyphover each intercolumn. Module.—The semi-diameter of the column, or 30 minutes. Minute.—The sixtieth part of the diameter of the column, asa proportional measure. Minutes are written… … Oriel. Oratory.—A private chapel for prayer.Oriel.—A window projecting from awall. Parapet.—A wall about breast high, atthe top of a house, or on a bridge, intendedas a defence. It is sometimes ornamented,sometimes plain. Patera.—An ornament in a frieze, re-sembling a goblet. Pedestal.—A square…

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