American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary |
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The pilaster is a flattened column or pier , attached to walls , that helps organize
and frame portions of a design . An engaged column is built into the wall , rather
than laid on it like most pilasters . In vernacular design , however , the distinction
...
The pilaster is a flattened column or pier , attached to walls , that helps organize
and frame portions of a design . An engaged column is built into the wall , rather
than laid on it like most pilasters . In vernacular design , however , the distinction
...
Page 157
11 WALLS : FALSE FRONT AND CANTED IT mm INILE PILASTERS ARE
ATTACHED RECTANGULAR PIERS of shallow depth . Most. A false front
provided another portion of wall that might be ornamented by color changes ,
stickwork , or ...
11 WALLS : FALSE FRONT AND CANTED IT mm INILE PILASTERS ARE
ATTACHED RECTANGULAR PIERS of shallow depth . Most. A false front
provided another portion of wall that might be ornamented by color changes ,
stickwork , or ...
Page 158
PILASTERS ARE ATTACHED RECTANGULAR PIERS of shallow depth . Most
pilasters have the same height and width as columns with similar bases and
capitals . An arcade is a series of arches supported by piers or pillars either
attached ...
PILASTERS ARE ATTACHED RECTANGULAR PIERS of shallow depth . Most
pilasters have the same height and width as columns with similar bases and
capitals . An arcade is a series of arches supported by piers or pillars either
attached ...
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