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ENTABLATURE [7 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- entablature
1, record 1, English, entablature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entablature : an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - entablature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entablement
1, record 1, French, entablement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entablement : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - entablement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frieze
1, record 2, English, frieze
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The middle horizontal member of a classical entablature, above the architrave and below the cornice. 2, record 2, English, - frieze
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A deep band, plain or decorated with sculpture or painting extending round the upper walls of a room below the cornice. 3, record 2, English, - frieze
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notice, for instance, the relatively static poses of Raphael’s figures and the way in which they are lined up before us almost as a flat frieze. 4, record 2, English, - frieze
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 2, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'entablement comprise entre l'architrave et la corniche, elle porte dans les ordres antiques des métopes ou des triblyphes (dorique) ou des bas-reliefs (ionique et corinthien). Par extension on donne aujourd'hui ce nom à toute composition peinte ou sculptée qui se développe en bande sur toute la largeur d'un édifice ou d'une pièce. 2, record 2, French, - frise
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une frise à triglyphes, une balustrade très stricte au bord d'un toit, un fronton rectiligne sur quatre couples de colonnes, accusent l'influence du classicisme français et le corps central, avec son dôme, évoque Vaux-le-Vicomte plutôt que les faubourgs de Vienne. 3, record 2, French, - frise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- friso
1, record 2, Spanish, friso
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte localizada entre el arquitrabe y la cornisa de un entablamiento; puede ser liso o esculpido. 2, record 2, Spanish, - friso
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- architrave
1, record 3, English, architrave
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals. 2, record 3, English, - architrave
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- architrave
1, record 3, French, architrave
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'architecture classique, linteau massif qui repose directement sur deux chapiteaux, de colonnes; c'est la base de l'entablement. 2, record 3, French, - architrave
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- arquitrabe
1, record 3, Spanish, arquitrabe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte inferior de un entablamiento; parte situada inmediatamente encima del capitel de una columna. 2, record 3, Spanish, - arquitrabe
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-08-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architectural Design
- Structural Framework
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- caryatid
1, record 4, English, caryatid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A draped female figure serving as an architectural column or support 2, record 4, English, - caryatid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In Greek architecture, a sculptured female figure used instead of a column to support an entablature, as at the Erechtheum at Athens. 3, record 4, English, - caryatid
Record 4, Key term(s)
- columnar figure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Conception architecturale
- Charpentes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- caryatide
1, record 4, French, caryatide
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cariatide 2, record 4, French, cariatide
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sculpture en forme de statue qui représente une femme drapée, tenant lieu de colonne ou de pilastre pour soutenir un entablement, une corniche, un balcon, etc. 3, record 4, French, - caryatide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arqueología
- Diseño arquitectónico
- Estructuras (Construcción)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cariátide
1, record 4, Spanish, cari%C3%A1tide
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escultura de mujer que hace oficio de columna. 2, record 4, Spanish, - cari%C3%A1tide
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-08-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- colonnade
1, record 5, English, colonnade
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series or range of columns placed at regular intervals with all the adjuncts, as entablature, stylobate, roof, etc. 2, record 5, English, - colonnade
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- colonnade
1, record 5, French, colonnade
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alignement droit ou circulaire de colonnes analogues. 2, record 5, French, - colonnade
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- columnata
1, record 5, Spanish, columnata
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serie de columnas a intervalos regulares, corrientemente con un arquitrabe. 2, record 5, Spanish, - columnata
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Styles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ionic order
1, record 6, English, Ionic%20order
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Ionic 2, record 6, English, Ionic
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classical order of architecture, originated by the Ionian Greeks, characterized by its capital with large volutes, a faciated entablature, continuous frieze, usually dentils in the cornice, and by its elegant detailing, less heavy than the Doric, less elaborate than the Corinthian. 1, record 6, English, - Ionic%20order
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Styles en architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ordre ionique
1, record 6, French, ordre%20ionique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordre dont la colonne à fût élancé repose sur une base moulurée; le chapiteau porte d'importantes volutes, caractéristiques de cet ordre, tandis que la frise d'entablement peut être lisse ou sculptée de bas-reliefs. L'ordre ionique s'est surtout développée en Asie Mineure, à partir du VIème siècle avant J.C., avant d'être adopté à Athènes. 1, record 6, French, - ordre%20ionique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estilos arquitectónicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- orden jónico
1, record 6, Spanish, orden%20j%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jónico. Se aplica al capital decorado con volutas, así como a la columna que lo lleva y al orden arquitectónico en que se usa. 2, record 6, Spanish, - orden%20j%C3%B3nico
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-12-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- order
1, record 7, English, order
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- order of architecture 2, record 7, English, order%20of%20architecture
correct
- architecture order 3, record 7, English, architecture%20order
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Architectural system whose principal parts, pedestal, column, entablature, are proportioned in such a way as to form a unity of style. 4, record 7, English, - order
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ordre
1, record 7, French, ordre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ordre architectural 2, record 7, French, ordre%20architectural
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système architectural dont les parties principales, piédestal, colonne, entablement, sont proportionnées de manière à former une unité de style. 3, record 7, French, - ordre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Système cohérent de règles de proportion et d'harmonie qui s'appliquent à un ensemble composé d'un piédestal ou soubassement (base ou plinthe, dé et sa corniche), d'une colonne (base, fût et chapiteau) et d'un entablement (architrave, frise et corniche) [...] On distingue cinq ordres principaux. Les trois premiers sont grecs; les ordres composites et toscan ont été ajoutés par les Romains. 2, record 7, French, - ordre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- orden arquitectónico
1, record 7, Spanish, orden%20arquitect%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- orden 2, record 7, Spanish, orden
correct, masculine noun
- orden de arquitectura 1, record 7, Spanish, orden%20de%20arquitectura
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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