entablature
/ɛnˈtablətʃə
/ /ɪnˈtablətʃə/noun Architecture
The upper part of a classical building supported by columns or a colonnade, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’...
- I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures.
- You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples.
Origin
Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura 'boarding' (partly via French entablement 'entablement'), from intavolare 'board up' (based on tavola 'table').