| MEANDER |
See FRET. |
| METOPE |
A square panel between triglyphs on a Doric frieze. Often decorated with a relief. See ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE; DORIC. |
| MODILLION |
A small bracket used in rows under the corona of a cornice and extending from the bed mold. It frequently takes the shape of an ornamental double volute.
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| IONIC |
One of the five orders of columns, recognized by its capital of volutes or helixes. See ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE. |
| MOLDINGS |
Plain or decorated profiles either rectangular or curved and either above or below the surface. Their purpose is to provide a transition or to produce light and shade. |
| MONOLITH |
The shaft of a column consisting of a single
block of stone. Also MONOLITHIC. |
| NECKING |
Also known as COLLARINO, a wide surface at
the top of a Tuscan, Doric, or Ionic column. See ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE. |
| NICHE |
A recess in a wall, usually with a semidome, designed as a place for a statue. |
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