epistyle
[ep-uh-stahyl]
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noun
the architrave of a classical building.
Origin of epistyle
1555–65; < Latin epistȳlium the crossbeam resting on the column < Greek epistŷlion crossbeam of architrave (epi- epi- + stŷl(os) a column, pillar, post + -ion diminutive suffix)
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Historical Examples of epistyle
The epistyle is commonly spoken of by its Roman name, architrave.
History of Ancient ArtFranz von Reber
The stone beams of the epistyle lay from axis to axis of the columns.
History of Ancient ArtFranz von Reber
VI, may be said to have no frieze, but epistyle and cornice only.
How to judge architectureRussell Sturgis
Both faades were surmounted by epistyle, frieze and pediment.
Problems in Periclean BuildingsG. W. Elderkin
The dentils appear in the cornice, it being possible for them to take their true position upon the epistyle.
History of Ancient ArtFranz von Reber
epistyle
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Word Origin for epistyle
C17: via Latin epistӯlium from Greek epistulion, from epi- + stulos column, style
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