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

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a horizontal band or section of an entablature in classical architecture, typically found in the Doric order, characterized by alternating triglyphs (rectangular blocks with vertical grooves) and metopes (spaces or panels)

a simple and sturdy architectural style with fluted columns, a plain capital, and a frieze with triglyphs and metopes

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

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

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

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

an 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a decorative element or molding that forms a projecting crown or cornice at the top of a structure, typically found in classical or neoclassical styles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

an open central courtyard or open space, often with a skylight, that is surrounded by a building or enclosed by walls, commonly found in ancient Roman architecture

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