mũ cột

Kiến trúc Hy Lạp cổ đại có nhiều kiểu mũ cột khác nhau, như Doric, Ionic, và Corinthian.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Capital: The architectural term for the topmost, often decorative, element of a column or pillar. It serves as a transition between the column and the structure it supports, distributing weight and adding aesthetic detail.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Kiến trúc Hy Lạp cổ đại có nhiều kiểu mũ cột khác nhau, như Doric, Ionic, và Corinthian. (Ancient Greek architecture features different types of capitals, such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.)
  • Những mũ cột được chạm khắc tinh xảo là điểm nhấn của ngôi đền. (The intricately carved capitals are the highlight of the temple.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in formal, academic, or professional contexts related to architecture, history, and art.

Variants and Related Words

• Đầu cột: A less formal Vietnamese synonym for "mũ cột," also meaning "capital."
• Trụ cột (n): pillar, column (refers to the entire vertical support, not just the top).
• Cột (n): column, pillar.

Synonyms

• Capital: The standard English architectural term.
• Column head: A descriptive synonym.

Related Terms (Architectural Context)

• Architrave: The lintel or beam that rests directly on the capital.
• Entablature: The superstructure of moldings and bands which lies horizontally above the capitals.
• Shaft: The main, vertical body of a column.