bandelette
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small, flat, ring-like molding at the top of a column: In classical architecture, a "bandelette" is a small, flat, decorative band or fillet, often forming a ring-like molding situated at the uppermost part of a column, just below the capital.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The restoration focused on the intricate details of the capital and the delicate bandelette beneath it.
- A simple bandelette can provide a subtle transition between the shaft of the column and its ornate capital.
Advanced Usage
- Architectural Terminology: The term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in the context of classical architecture and architectural history to describe a specific decorative element.
- The Doric order is characterized by its simplicity, often featuring an echinus and abacus above the shaft, sometimes separated by a thin bandelette.
Variants and Related Words
- Bandelet (n.): An alternative, less common spelling for "bandelette."
- Annulet (n.): In architecture, a small, flat, fillet or band encircling a column, often used synonymously or similarly to "bandelette."
- Fillet (n.): A narrow, flat molding, especially one separating other moldings. A bandelette is a type of fillet.
- Molding (n.): A general term for a shaped strip used for decoration along a surface.
Synonyms
- Annulet
- Fillet (in architectural context)
- Ring molding
Antonyms
- There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific architectural feature. Broader contrasting terms could include plain shaft or unadorned column.
Notes
- Word Origin: From French , a diminutive of meaning "strip" or "band."
- Field of Use: This word is technical and primarily found in texts related to architecture, art history, and classical studies. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
Noun
- molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column