Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p An acroterion or acroterium is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style. It may also be placed at the outer angles of the pediment; such acroteria are referred to as acroteria angularia. The acroterion may take a wide variety of forms, such as a statue, tripod, disc, urn, palmette or some other sculpted feature. Acroteria are also found in gothic architecture.[citation needed] They are sometimes incorporated into the design of furniture.The word comes from the Greek ἀκρωτήριον 'summit'; it was Latinized by the Romans as acroterium.. }
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- Acroterion abstract "An acroterion or acroterium is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style. It may also be placed at the outer angles of the pediment; such acroteria are referred to as acroteria angularia. The acroterion may take a wide variety of forms, such as a statue, tripod, disc, urn, palmette or some other sculpted feature. Acroteria are also found in gothic architecture.[citation needed] They are sometimes incorporated into the design of furniture.The word comes from the Greek ἀκρωτήριον 'summit'; it was Latinized by the Romans as acroterium.".