acroterion
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acroteria
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Etymology
Origin of acroterion
< Greek akrōtḗrion topmost part, extremity, equivalent to akrō- acro- + -tērion suffix designating a place for
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They may glance up and catch sight of the acroterion on the roof.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 26, 2012
The pediment is surmounted by an acroterion, consisting of a palmette between two large volutes, which are for the most part restorations.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
The figures which stood on each side of the east acroterion, are shown by the surviving fragments to have been similar to those of the western end, but were on a rather larger scale.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
For an example of a complete acroterion, see that from Eleusis, No. 438.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
Originally surmounted by a large acroterion of which only the acanthus leaves at the base remain.—Kertch.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
Above is an olive wreath, containing the words Ὁ δῆμος; also a pediment, having acroteria, and containing a rosette.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
The relief is surmounted by an arch and rosettes, above which is a pediment with acroteria, unfinished, and a rosette.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
Of the pedimental figures and the acroteria considerable fragments have been recovered, and we may with confidence assume that at all events the models for these were by Timotheus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
Another important argument is furnished by the certain use of terracotta plates as acroteria.
From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various
On the acroteria, or pedestal, at the top, is a colossal statue of S. Michael with vestments adorned by a gilded pattern.
From Cathedral Cities of Italy by William Wiehe Collins
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