Zigzag

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 - A zigzag is a moulding running in a zigzag line usually formed of a chevron, or series of chevrons. ©2007 The Probert Encyclopaedia. Data used under license.

Zigzag moulding. Clerestory Uppermost storey standing above the aisle roof, pierced by windows, sometimes with a triforium beneath.

zigzag - an ornamental molding in both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Also known as dancette or chevron molding.

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.

6. A zigzag or diagonal course on a steep slope, as in skiing. 7. 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.

Chevron: A zigzag Moulding (like an upside down V) in Norman architecture, Romanesque.

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.

Chevron - A moulding or groove forming a zigzag decoration. Found in Romanesque buildings particularly.

The method of cutting the adjoining faces of the voussoirs of an arch with rebated, zigzagged, or wavy surfaces to provide a better key. Keep Main tower of a castle.

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.

See also: Architecture, House, Art Deco, Arts and, Arts and craft