While Zigzag celebrated modern life, Streamline Moderne looked to a better future. Homes were built in the Streamline Moderne style, but commercial structures-gas stations, diners, bus terminals, stores-were more modest than in the Zigzag style.
zigzag - an ornamental molding in both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Also known as dancette or chevron molding.
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Zigzag patterns and vertical lines create dramatic effect on jazz-age, Art Deco buildings. Here are facts, photos and resources.
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Zigzag moulding.
Clerestory
Uppermost storey standing above the aisle roof, pierced by windows, sometimes with a triforium beneath.
Zigzag pattern of Anglo-Saxon derivation often used on medieval, Gothic revival, and Art Deco pieces.
Chinoiserie ...
A zigzag molding
A decorative motif (pattern) resembling an inverted V, similar to the stripes worn by noncommissioned officers.
Used by the Egyptians.
A zigzag decoration carved on pillars or arches characteristic of Norman architecture.
CINQEFOIL
Ornamental tracery in the form of a five petaled flower.
a zigzag molding (like an upside down V) in Norman architecture, Romanesque.
chhatri
open square or octagonal pavilion, literally an umbrella ...
6. A zigzag or diagonal course on a steep slope, as in skiing.
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a. A lateral movement, as of a lathe tool across a piece of wood.
chevron: zigzag ornament in the form of an inverted ‘V’.
chief: upper third of a shield.
choir: the east end of the crossing occupied by the choir in a monastic church or cathedral; loosely, the eastern arm of a large church.
A zigzag or V-shaped shaped motif.
Choir
The area of the church between a transept and main apse. It is the area where the service is sung and clergy may stand, and the main or high altar is located.
CHEVRON
A 'zigzag' pattern characteristic of Romanesque decoration that is often carved around pillars, arches and doorways.
CLADDING
External covering or skin applied to a structure, especially a framed one.
chevron - a zigzag molding (like an upside down V) in Norman architecture, Romanesque.
crocket - decorative feature in Gothic arch, carved in a variety of leaf shapes and projecting at regular intervals along a spiral or vergeboard. (p.30).
Art Deco ornamentation consists of low-relief geometrical designs, often with parallel straight lines, zigzags, chevrons, and stylized floral motives.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES: (1) ART DECO: Smooth wall surface, often stucco; smooth-faced stone and metal; polychromy, often with vivid colors; forms simplified and streamlined; geometric designs including zigzags, chevrons; ...
Boyau, Boyeaux: A trench used by a besieging force, also known as a zigzag, used for the purpose of communication in such situations as; a trench from the rear of a battery to the magazine, or a trench from the approaches towards a besieged place.
Art deco : A popular design of the 1920s and "30s characterized by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms.
asbestos : A fibrous, incombustible material once used in building construction. No longer allowed due to health risk (amiante).
Chevron - A Romanesque moulding forming a zigzag; so called from the French word for a pair of rafters giving this form.
Facades are typically flush with zigzags and other stylized floral, geometric, and "sunrise" motifs.
Chevron - A moulding or groove forming a zigzag decoration. Found in Romanesque buildings particularly.
HERRINGBONE WORK - Stone, brick or tile work in which the components are laid diagonally instead of horizontally forming a distinct zigzag pattern along a wall face.
HIP - The external junction between two intersecting roof slopes.
V-shape used in series or (later) double series on a moulding in Norman architecture. Also (especially when on a single plane) called zigzag.Chinoiserie
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The bold use of zigzag and stepped forms, and sweeping curves and chevron patterns. New materials are employed in new ways such as glass, aluminium and stainless steel.
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