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Arquitectura y Construcción - Arquitectura Clásica

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tambour
tambour
[Sustantivo]

a round or drum-shaped architectural element that is often used for decorative purposes above doors or windows in buildings, or as a part of a dome

tambor

tambor

glyph
glyph
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

glifo, símbolo decorativo

glifo, símbolo decorativo

triglyph
triglyph
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element consisting of vertical rectangular blocks with three vertical grooves called glyphs

triglifo, elemento decorativo que consiste en bloques rectangulares verticales con tres ranuras verticales llamadas glifos

triglifo, elemento decorativo que consiste en bloques rectangulares verticales con tres ranuras verticales llamadas glifos

pediment
pediment
[Sustantivo]

the triangular upper portion of the entrance of a building, often seen in buildings with Classical architecture

frontón

frontón

Ex: The Baroque façade was crowned with an elaborate pediment featuring sculpted figures and decorative motifs. 

La fachada barroca estaba coronada por un elaborado frontón con figuras esculpidas y motivos decorativos.

entablature
entablature
[Sustantivo]

the horizontal, decorative element that rests on top of columns or pillars in architecture

entablamento, cornisa

entablamento, cornisa

Ex: The Corinthian order is characterized by its elaborate entablature, adorned with intricate carvings and ornamental details. 

El orden corintio se caracteriza por su entablamento elaborado, adornado con tallados intrincados y detalles ornamentales.

portico
portico
[Sustantivo]

a covered entrance or porch with columns, typically leading to the main entrance of a building and serving as a decorative architectural feature

pórtico

pórtico

Ex: The university library boasted a stunning neoclassical portico, welcoming students with its imposing façade. 

La biblioteca universitaria presumía de un impresionante pórtico neoclásico, dando la bienvenida a los estudiantes con su imponente fachada.

classical order
classical order
[Sustantivo]

a system of architectural design based on specific proportions, column styles, and decorative elements derived from ancient Greek and Roman architecture

orden clásico, estilo arquitectónico clásico

orden clásico, estilo arquitectónico clásico

xyst
xyst
[Sustantivo]

a long, open garden or promenade surrounded by covered colonnades or porticoes

xysto, paseo cubierto

xysto, paseo cubierto

architrave
architrave
[Sustantivo]

the lowest horizontal element of a classical entablature, typically located above the columns and below the frieze

arquitrabe, el arquitrabe

arquitrabe, el arquitrabe

metope
metope
[Sustantivo]

a rectangular space or panel between the triglyphs in a Doric frieze, often decorated with relief sculptures or painted designs

metopa, espacio rectangular entre los triglifos

metopa, espacio rectangular entre los triglifos

Doric frieze
Doric frieze
[Sustantivo]

a horizontal band or section of an entablature in classical architecture, typically found in the Doric order, characterized by alternating triglyphs and metopes

friso dórico, banda horizontal dórica

friso dórico, banda horizontal dórica

Doric order
Doric order
[Sustantivo]

a style of ancient Greek architecture known for its simple, sturdy columns without decoration at the top

orden dórico, estilo dórico

orden dórico, estilo dórico

arcade
arcade
[Sustantivo]

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

arcada

arcada

Ex: At the end of the arcade, a small courtyard opens up, providing a peaceful retreat from the busy streets. 

Al final de la arcada, se abre un pequeño patio, proporcionando un refugio tranquilo de las calles concurridas.

peristyle
peristyle
[Sustantivo]

a columned porch or courtyard that surrounds a building or an open space, typically found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture

peristilo, columnata que rodea un patio o edificio

peristilo, columnata que rodea un patio o edificio

stoa
stoa
[Sustantivo]

a covered walkway or colonnade in ancient Greek architecture, typically consisting of a long row of columns with a roof overhead

stoa, pórtico

stoa, pórtico

odeon
odeon
[Sustantivo]

a small, roofed theater or auditorium in ancient Greece and Rome used for musical performances, poetry readings, and other cultural events

odeón, teatro antiguo

odeón, teatro antiguo

basilica
basilica
[Sustantivo]

a large, rectangular building with a central nave, side aisles, and often a raised apse at one end

basílica, edificio basilical

basílica, edificio basilical

loggia
loggia
[Sustantivo]

a room or gallery that is open in one or more sides, particularly one that is attached to a house and faces a garden on one side

logia

logia

Ex: The Art Deco apartment building had a stylish rooftop loggia, perfect for residents to enjoy cocktails while taking in the city skyline. 

El edificio de apartamentos Art Deco tenía una logia en la azotea con estilo, perfecta para que los residentes disfruten de cócteles mientras contemplan el horizonte de la ciudad.

cella
cella
[Sustantivo]

the central chamber or inner sanctuary of a temple in classical architecture, where the cult statue or sacred objects were housed

cella, naos

cella, naos

anthemion
anthemion
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif in the form of stylized flower or leaf, typically used in ancient Greek and neoclassical architecture

antemio, motivo de antemio

antemio, motivo de antemio

arcature
arcature
[Sustantivo]

a series of arches or arcades that are supported by columns or piers, often used in architectural designs to create decorative openings or galleries

arcatura

arcatura

banderole
banderole
[Sustantivo]

a decorative ribbon or scroll motif typically found in Renaissance and Baroque styles, often used to display inscriptions or decorative elements

banderola

banderola

cyma
cyma
[Sustantivo]

a double-curved molding profile featuring a concave upper curve and a convex lower curve, commonly used in classical and neoclassical architecture for decorative purposes

cimacio, moldura de gola

cimacio, moldura de gola

exedra
exedra
[Sustantivo]

a semicircular or rectangular recess in a building, often with seating, used for social gatherings or as a decorative architectural feature

exedra, ábside

exedra, ábside

stylobate
stylobate
[Sustantivo]

the topmost platform or step of a classical Greek or Roman temple on which the columns are placed

estilóbato, plataforma superior de un templo clásico

estilóbato, plataforma superior de un templo clásico

corona
corona
[Sustantivo]

a projecting decorative molding or cornice forming the uppermost part of an entablature or wall, common in classical architecture

cornisa, corona

cornisa, corona

Ex: The building's corona was ornamented with carved leaves. 

La corona del edificio estaba ornamentada con hojas talladas.

acroter
acroter
[Sustantivo]

an ornamental element placed on the apex or corners of a pediment or the top of a roof in classical architecture, typically depicting decorative figures or motifs

acrotera, elemento ornamental de acrotera

acrotera, elemento ornamental de acrotera

grotto
grotto
[Sustantivo]

a small, often artificial, cave-like structure or enclosed space that is designed for aesthetic or functional purposes

gruta

gruta

mutule
mutule
[Sustantivo]

a decorative block or projection that is typically found under the projecting eaves of a classical entablature

mútulo, modillón

mútulo, modillón

Ionic order
Ionic order
[Sustantivo]

one of the classical architectural orders characterized by slender, fluted columns with scroll-like capitals adorned with volutes

orden jónico, estilo jónico

orden jónico, estilo jónico

Corinthian order
Corinthian order
[Sustantivo]

a classical architectural order characterized by its ornate capital adorned with acanthus leaves, often used in grand and elaborate structures

orden corintio, estilo corintio

orden corintio, estilo corintio

cornice
cornice
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or projection that runs along the topmost part of a building's exterior wall, typically serving as a crowning element and providing a transition between the wall and the roof

cornisa, moldura decorativa

cornisa, moldura decorativa

antefix
antefix
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element used in classical architecture to cover the joints between roof tiles and the eaves of a building, often featuring intricate designs or motifs

antefija, adorno arquitectónico

antefija, adorno arquitectónico

egg and dart

a decorative pattern in architecture that features alternating oval shapes and V-shaped forms used in molding or friezes

atrium
atrium
[Sustantivo]

an open central courtyard or space, often with a skylight, typically surrounded by walls, characteristic of ancient Roman architecture

atrio, patio central

atrio, patio central

Ex: Visitors admired frescoes that decorated the atrium walls. 

Los visitantes admiraban los frescos que decoraban las paredes del atrio.

amphitheater
amphitheater
[Sustantivo]

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

anfiteatro

anfiteatro

Ex: The amphitheater's architecture was a marvel of ancient engineering and design. 

La arquitectura del anfiteatro era una maravilla de la ingeniería y el diseño antiguos.

Tuscan order
Tuscan order
[Sustantivo]

a simplified form of classical architectural order characterized by a plain and unadorned column with a simple capital and base

orden toscano, estilo toscano

orden toscano, estilo toscano

arch
arch
[Sustantivo]

a curved structure supported at both sides that spans an opening and often supports weight above it

arco

arco

Ex: The doorway is topped by a decorative brick arch. 
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