Architectural Terminology

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What is the term for the horizontal support beam that spans an opening in a wall?

  1. Lintel

  2. Architrave

  3. Cornice

  4. Pediment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lintel is a horizontal support beam that spans an opening in a wall, such as a door or window.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the top of a wall?

  1. Cornice

  2. Architrave

  3. Pediment

  4. Frieze


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cornice is a decorative molding that runs along the top of a wall, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

What is the term for the triangular area above a door or window?

  1. Pediment

  2. Gable

  3. Tympanum

  4. Archivolt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pediment is a triangular area above a door or window, typically decorated with sculptures or other ornamentation.

What is the term for the vertical support beam that supports a roof?

  1. Column

  2. Pilaster

  3. Buttress

  4. Pier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A column is a vertical support beam that supports a roof, typically made of stone, wood, or metal.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a wall?

  1. Baseboard

  2. Dado

  3. Chair rail

  4. Picture rail


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A baseboard is a decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a wall, typically made of wood or plaster.

What is the term for the decorative molding that surrounds a door or window?

  1. Architrave

  2. Cornice

  3. Pediment

  4. Frieze


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An architrave is a decorative molding that surrounds a door or window, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

What is the term for the horizontal molding that runs along the top of a door or window?

  1. Lintel

  2. Architrave

  3. Cornice

  4. Pediment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lintel is a horizontal molding that runs along the top of a door or window, typically made of stone, wood, or metal.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a roof?

  1. Cornice

  2. Frieze

  3. Pediment

  4. Eave


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An eave is a decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a roof, typically made of wood or metal.

What is the term for the vertical molding that divides a window into panes?

  1. Muntin

  2. Mullion

  3. Transom

  4. Jamb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A muntin is a vertical molding that divides a window into panes, typically made of wood or metal.

What is the term for the horizontal molding that divides a window into panes?

  1. Muntin

  2. Mullion

  3. Transom

  4. Jamb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A transom is a horizontal molding that divides a window into panes, typically made of wood or metal.

What is the term for the vertical molding that frames a door or window?

  1. Muntin

  2. Mullion

  3. Transom

  4. Jamb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A jamb is a vertical molding that frames a door or window, typically made of wood or metal.

What is the term for the curved molding that supports an arch?

  1. Voussoir

  2. Archivolt

  3. Impost

  4. Spandrel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An archivolt is a curved molding that supports an arch, typically made of stone or brick.

What is the term for the triangular area between an arch and its supporting columns?

  1. Voussoir

  2. Archivolt

  3. Impost

  4. Spandrel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A spandrel is the triangular area between an arch and its supporting columns, typically decorated with sculptures or other ornamentation.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the top of a column?

  1. Capital

  2. Entablature

  3. Pediment

  4. Frieze


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A capital is a decorative molding that runs along the top of a column, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a column?

  1. Capital

  2. Entablature

  3. Pediment

  4. Base


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A base is a decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a column, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

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