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Attic base
Architecture; General architecture
A common base used for columns in classical architecture, the Attic base is made up of an upper and lower torus, separated by a scotia with fillets.
Bead
Architecture; General architecture
A convex moulding, usually semi-circular. There are a variety of different types of beads. Examples include: angle bead, nosing bead, double bead and so forth.
Cyma
Architecture; General architecture
A moulding with a double curvature is called a cyma or sometimes, a wave moulding. Used as the uppermost element in a cornice.
Bed-mould
Architecture; General architecture
The moulding that appears under the projecting cornice. It is considered part of the cornice.
Corona
Architecture; General architecture
A component of the cornice that has a vertical face and horizontal soffit.
Cap
Architecture; General architecture
In architecture, a cap is the top element in a division or structure.
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