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Dark series #09 - the towerA building type that is a legacy of the Moorish occupation of Spain, a fortified palace found mainly in south of the country, particularly Seville and Granda.

emptyAn architectural term for a recess in a room, usually screened off by or some form of barrier that crates a small, intimate space that can have many different uses.

The Wooded Walkway Approaching Penshurst PlaceA walkway lined with trees or tall shrubs. This usually forms a canopy above, but not always.

A panel usually painted or sculpted  placed above and behind an altar.

A covered walkway that can be either outdoors (see cloister for an example) or indoors (see apse for example).

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An earthenware vase of Ancient Greece that was large, two-handled, with a narrow neck.

Roman Colosseum2Historically it was a circular structure that was characterized by rising tiers of stone seats within an arched stone wall that was used by Romans for circus performances and gladiatorial contests.  One of the most famous amphitheaters is the Roman Colosseum.  In today’s terms it is an outdoor arena usually used for theatrical or musical performances.

Is a heavy embossed paper used as a wallcovering. Similar in appearance to lincrusta, anaglypta is made primarily from cotton and paper pulp. This paper can be painted and textured for further decorative effect.

A decorative bracket in the form of a vertical scroll that supports a cornice or entablature over a door or window.