Pediment

A pediment is a classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns. It is found throughout Classical and NeoClassical Architecture, most notably in the Greek temple form (the most prominent example being the Parthenon), where it was a pallette for beautiful, intricate sculptural detail.

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Gable: A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the lines of a sloping roof. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system being used (which is often related to climate and availability of materials) and aesthetic concerns. Thus the type of roof enclo...

Entablature: An entablature (?nt?b?lechoor; Latin, and tabula, a tablet) is a classical architectural element, the superstructure of moldings and bands which lies horizontally above the columns, resting on their capitals. It is commonly divided into the architrave, the supporting member carried from column to c...

Column: :For other uses of 'column', see Column (disambiguation)...

Pediment related Images and Photos (experimental)

Broken Pediment and Drapes

Study of a Pediment from the Parthenon

Sculptures of the Caryatid Maidens Support the Pediment of the Erecthion Temple