terminal figure
A 'terminal figure' originates from ancient Rome, where it was often used as a boundary marker featuring a head or bust on a tapering pillar.
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Definition
C1Architecture
(historical)A statue with a head or bust on top of a square, tapering pillar, originally serving as a boundary marker in ancient Rome.
Example
- The garden's entrance was flanked by terminal figures, reminiscent of ancient Roman boundary markers.
C1Art
(historical)A sculptural element featuring a head or bust, typically placed at the end of a structure or design for decorative purposes.
Example
- The museum's collection includes several terminal figures from the Roman era.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "terminal figure":
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