acroterion
Americannoun
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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 acroterion, which originally surmounted the east pediment, was larger and more important than that of the west.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
Two rosettes in front and one on each side; above an acroterion, of which the top is wanting.—Kertch.
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
Decorative Stelae.—The stelae crowned with the palmette and acanthus acroteria are described below, Nos. 599-618.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
Pines, maples, and larches raised their heads above the red cornices and golden acroteria.
From Thais by Robert B. (Robert Bruce) Douglas
Above is an arch, springing from pilasters, a pediment with rosettes and acroteria.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
The acroteria were ornaments placed above the centre of the pediments.
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 bounded by two pilasters surmounted by a pediment, with acroteria.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
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