TMGlossary

=Glossary, Architectural Terms=

The Melbourne Athenaeum //Click on the linked word to return to where you were reading.//
Doric//-// Relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a plain, sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded molding. Urns- A tall, rounded vase with a stem and base. Facade- The principle front of a building, facing onto a street or open space. Bijou- Small and elegant. Fly-tower- A part of the system used for moving moving equipment and set pieces. Stuccoed- Coated with fine plaster Niche- A shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display an ornament. Corinthian - Relating to or denoting the most ornate of the classical orders of architecture, characterized by flared capitals with rows of acanthus leaves. Pilasters- A rectangular column, especially one projecting from a wall. Renaissance - The revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th- 16th centuries.

The Forum Theatre //Click on the linked word to return to where you were reading.//
Wurlitzer- A large pipe organ or electric organ. Moorish - Relating to Arabic architecture or custom. Oriel- A large upper-storey bay with a window, supported by brackets or on corbels. Minarets- Slender towers, especially that of a mosque, with a balcony. Pergola- An arched structure forming a framework for climbing or trailing plants. Dress circle- The first level of seats above the ground floor in a theatre. Cerulean- Of a deep blue colour, like a clear sky. 

The Arts Centre //Click on the linked word to return to where you were reading.//
Spire- A pyramidal structure on the top of a building. Cladding- A covering or coating on a structure or material.

Princess Theatre //Click on the linked word to return to where you were reading.//
Mansard- A roof which has four sides, in each of which the lower part of the slope is steeper than the upper part. Frieze- A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration. Festoon - An ornamental chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve. Avante-garde- New and unusual or experimental. Facade-The principle front of a building, facing onto a street or open space. Pediment- The triangular upper part of the front of a classical building, typically surmounting a portico. Foyer - An entrance hall or other open area in a public building.

Upholstery- Provide furniture with a soft, padded covering. Tier - One of a series of rows or levels placed one above the other. 

Regent Theatre //Click on the linked word to return to where you were reading.//
Decor- The furnishing and decoration of a room. Empire Style - A style of furniture and interior decoration that flourished in France during the First Empire (1804-14). It corresponds to the Regency Style in England. As well, it is a style inspired by imperial Rome. Foyer- An entrance hall or other open area in a public building, especially a hotel or theatre.



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