A pediment is the highly visible and memorable “triangle” found above porticos — two-story porches — doorways, windows and dormers. Developed by ancient Greeks as the decorative end to a gable roof, ...
In classical architecture, a pediment is a low-pitched triangular gable on the front of a building. The motif has survived through the ages, though in forms that have sometimes deviated wildly from ...
If the high and mighty gable ends of roofs and pediments "peak" your interest, then you will enjoy the photographs and narrative for this month's article. The development of the pediment and gable ...
Pediments are probably the most recognizable architectural form alongside the column. Throughout history, they have crowned all types of buildings, from ancient Greek and Roman temples to banks and ...
BANGALORE, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Canada's Argonaut Gold Inc said it agreed to acquire junior miner Pediment Gold Corp for about C$137.1 million ($134.8 million) in an all-stock deal, to increase its ...
The temple pediment is one of the most famous discoveries from Roman Britain; it is filled with emblems and was full of meaning to all who saw it. The most notable feature is that of the Gorgon's head ...
Fairmount Park Art Assoc., "Sculpture of a City: Philadelphia's Treasures in Bronze & Stone," NY: Walker Publ., 1974, pg. 286. Bach, Penny Balkin, "Public Art in ...
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