Broken pediment

Broken pediment

The space or structure above the cornice in which the side lines or scrolls do not meet in the centre or come to a point. Often used on secretaries, clocks or chinas.

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broken pediment

Home furnishings; General furniture

The space or structure above the cornice in which the side lines or scrolls do not meet in the center or come to a point. Often used on secretaries, clocks or chinas.

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a Baroque and Rococco style of pediment that is purposely broken either at the bottom or at the top for decorative effect.

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Art history; Visual arts

A low pitched gable above a classical style building. A pediment is the triangular space over doors and windows of a building influenced by greek architecture.

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The decorative top of a case, above the cornice.

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