PILASTER

Pilaster

The pilaster is an architectural element in classical architecture used to give the appearance of a supporting column and to articulate an extent of wall, with only an ornamental function. In contrast, an engaged column or buttress can support the structure of a wall and roof above.

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pilaster

Noun

  1. A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.


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