triglyph (Meaning)
triglyph (n.)
An ornament in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly projecting, and divided nearly to the top by two parallel and perpendicular gutters, or channels, called glyphs, into three parts, or spaces, called femora. A half channel, or glyph, is also cut upon each of the perpendicular edges of the tablet. See Illust. of Entablature.
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An ornament in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly projecting, and divided near
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The majestic temple featured triglyphs, the vertical ornamental bands that adorned its frieze.
Each triglyph consisted of three vertical grooves, symbolizing the ends of wooden beams in an earlier architectural style.
The proportions of the triglyphs were carefully calculated to create harmony and balance in the temple's design.
The triglyphs alternated with metopes, sculpted panels depicting mythological scenes and figures.
