- coffering
- cof·fer·ing
English syllables. 2014.
coffering
Look at other dictionaries:
coffering — ˈkȯf(ə)riŋ, ˈkäf noun ( s) Etymology: coffer (I) + ing : a system or structure of coffers carved and gilded ceiling coffering … Useful english dictionary
coffering — cof·fer || kÉ’fÉ™ n. treasure chest; treasury; strongbox v. store in a chest … English contemporary dictionary
coffer or coffering — In architecture, sunken panels in a soffit, ceiling, vault, or dome; often ornamental … Glossary of Art Terms
Coffer — For other uses, see Coffer (disambiguation). Coffering on the ceiling of the Pantheon, Rome A coffer (or coffering) in architecture, is a sunken panel in the shape of a square, rectangle, or octagon in a ceiling, soffit or vault … Wikipedia
Art collections of Holkham Hall — Holkham Hall in Norfolk has extensive contents which include:Collections [ piano nobile at Holkham, showing the four symmetrical wings at each corner of the principal block. South is at the top of the plan. A Marble Hall; B The Saloon; C Statue… … Wikipedia
coffer — cofferlike, adj. /kaw feuhr, kof euhr/, n. 1. a box or chest, esp. one for valuables. 2. coffers, a treasury; funds: The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions. 3. any of various boxlike enclosures, as a cofferdam. 4 … Universalium
Renaissance architecture — Tempietto di San Pietro in Montorio, Rome, 1502, by Bramante. This small temple marks the place where St Peter was put to death … Wikipedia
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane — Church of Saint Charles at the Four Fountains San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (Italian) Facade of Church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane by Francesco Borromini Basic information … Wikipedia
CONCRETE — Concrete is a compound made from sand, gravel, and cement, while cement is a mixture of minerals that become hard when water is added, binding the sand and gravel into a solid mass. Although concrete is traditionally considered an Ancient… … Historical Dictionary of Architecture
St. Peter's Basilica — Papal Basilica of Saint Peter Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano (Italian) Basilica Sancti Petri (Latin) … Wikipedia
