6 Verbs to Use for the Word pediments

But the great beauty of the temple was the portico in front,a forest of columns, supporting the pediment above, which had at the base an angle of about fourteen degrees.

The bold yet chaste character of the Ionic columns, and the rich foliated moulding which decorates the pediment, as well as the soffit ceiling of the portico, must be greatly admired.

We give an illustration of three designs for chimney-pieces and overmantels by James Gibbs, the centre one of which illustrates the curved or "swan-necked" pediment, which became a favourite ornament about this time, until supplanted by the heavier triangular pediment which came in with "the Georges.

The impression of the antique lines is striking: it springs at once to the eyes, at first in this portico with columns and a heavy entablature, but lacking a pediment.

Behind this building, and looking sideways, you perceive the triangular pediment of the new Museum.

Above the attic story rises a pediment surmounted with figures of Painting, Architecture, and Sculpture.

6 Verbs to Use for the Word  pediments