Cymatium (Noun)
Meaning
(architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cymatium serves as a stylistic bridge between different moldings within the cornice of this ancient Greek temple.
- Architects studying the classic orders focused on the intricacies of the cymatium as an essential component.
- The upper surface of the cymatium molding allows for an aesthetically pleasing division of the cornice into distinct sections.
- When comparing the arrangements of various moldings, architects will often pay close attention to proportions within the cymatium.
- In this Roman facade, designers employed multiple repetitions of a cymatium molding to achieve vertical unity and coherence in its exterior decor.