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attic

Upper part of a construction, placed above an entablature or cornice

EntityQ758057

Also known as roof parapet

Subclass of: architectural element
, building component

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In classical architecture, the term attic refers to a storey or a parapet above the cornice of a classical façade. The decoration of the topmost part of a building was particularly important in ancient Greek architecture and this came to be seen as typifying the Attica style, the earliest example known being that of the monument of Thrasyllus in Athens.

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Published in: Diccionario de Arquitectura Civil
Different from: Attika
attic

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