Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The entire foundation of an ancient temple, including the stereobate and the stylobate.
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- noun In
classical Greek architecture , theplatform of (usually three)levels upon which thesuperstructure of thebuilding is erected, typically forming a series ofsteps .
Etymologies
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Examples
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There are several points of agreement between the two: in each the columns rest on a stepped base, called the crepidoma, the uppermost step of which is the stylobate; in each the shaft of the column tapers from the lower to the upper end, is channeled or fluted vertically, and is surmounted by a projecting member called a capital; in each the entablature consists of three members -- architrave, frieze, and cornice.
A History of Greek Art Frank Bigelow Tarbell 1886
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The typical Greek temple stood alone on a broad foundation platform, built on all sides in terraces, which is called the crepidoma.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
qms commented on the word crepidoma
The jewels of Picasso's Paloma
Are famous in Paris and Roma.
Does she feel any guilt
That her house is built
On Pablo's revered crepidoma?
April 2, 2016