Definition of Architraves. Meaning of Architraves. Synonyms of Architraves

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Definition of Architraves

Architrave
Architrave Ar"chi*trave, n. [F. architrave, fr. It. architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, L. trabs.] (Arch.) (a) The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column. (b) The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.

Meaning of Architraves from wikipedia

- modern architraves are typically decorative and functional, concealing the gap between the wall and the door or window frame. Modern architraves are commonly...
- of over 3 metres (9.8 ft). The architraves, on top of these columns, are estimated to weigh 70 tons. These architraves may have been lifted to these heights...
- elements of classical architecture, and are commonly divided into the architrave (the supporting member immediately above; equivalent to the lintel in...
- Khnumhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ẖnm.w-ḥtp(.w)) and Niankhkhnum (Ancient Egyptian: nj-ꜥnḫ-ẖnm.w) were two male ancient Egyptian royal servants. The men shared...
- Sculptural coffers from the temple ceiling, (350–325 BC) Ionic capitals, architraves and antae, (350–325 BC) Marble torso of a charioteer, (320–300 BC) Mausoleum...
- west end of the lowest architrave, the east end of the middle architrave, and the six vertical uprights between the architraves. The Northern Gateway is...
- which consists (from top to bottom) of the cornice, the frieze, and the architrave. Where a triangular pediment is above the entablature, the cornice continues...
- in 1758 from the order and number of the holes on the front frieze and architrave, to which the bronze letters had been affixed by projecting tines. According...
- The hieroglyphs on an architrave in the Temple of Seti I at Abydos (read from right to left). The names of Seti I and Ramesses II are overlaid in the same...
- large stones such as obelisks, statues, monolithic columns or large architraves, that may have been moved a considerable distance after quarrying. It...