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Grecian and Roman architectural moldings.. Grecian and Roman architectural moldings. Greek fillet listel annulet, cyma recta, fascia, echinus ovolo, talon enriched, astragal, Doric, cavetto and torus, and Roman Scotia, cantaliver and Corinthian modillion. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820
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This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry for Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in London, 1820, showcases an intricate and detailed representation of various Grecian and Roman architectural moldings. The engraving provides a comprehensive illustration of different types of architectural elements that were popular during the classical Greek and Roman periods. The depicted moldings include the Greek fillet listel annulet, cyma recta, fascia, echinus ovolo, talon enriched, astragal, Doric, cavetto and torus, and Roman Scotia, cantaliver, and Corinthian modillion. These elements were used to adorn the columns, walls, and ceilings of ancient Greek and Roman structures, adding elegance and sophistication to their designs. The Greek fillet listel annulet, for instance, is a simple decorative band, while the cyma recta is a curved molding with a flat bottom and a rounded top. The fascia is a horizontal band, and the echinus ovolo is a convex molding with a hollow center. The Doric and Corinthian orders are two distinct architectural styles, each characterized by unique column designs and capitals. The Roman Scotia, cantaliver, and Corinthian modillion are additional decorative elements that were commonly used in Roman architecture. The Scotia is a deep, narrow, and V-shaped molding, while the cantaliver is a bracket or corbel used to support an overhanging structure. The Corinthian modillion is a decorative element found on the capitals of Corinthian columns, featuring an intricate design of acanthus leaves. This engraving serves as a testament to the rich history and artistic achievements of ancient Greece and Rome, providing a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the classical world.
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