Roman Art And Architecture

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun ornamental caps or pedestals placed on the apex or at the corners of a pediment

  • The acroteria on the roof of the temple were beautifully carved and added a touch of elegance to the structure.
  • Check out those fancy acroteria on top of the building!
  • The acroteria on that house are so extra.
  • The acroteria of knowledge sit atop the pillars of wisdom.

noun a decorative architectural element placed at the apex of a gable or pediment

  • The acroters on the roof of the ancient temple were beautifully carved and intricately designed.
  • Check out the cool acroters on top of that building!
  • Those acroters are lit, bro!
  • The acroters of society are the individuals who stand out and lead by example.

noun a small shrine or temple, especially one that is part of a larger structure

  • The aedicula at the entrance of the temple was intricately designed with marble columns and statues.
  • We took some cool pictures in front of the aedicula at the park.
  • That aedicula is so extra, but I kind of love it.
  • The aedicula of knowledge holds the key to unlocking new insights in the field of science.