Pilaster

Glossary

A decorative architectural motif where a narrow portion of the wall projects outwards and resembles a rectangular pillar-like structure. In terms of design, it is treated like a column with a capital on the top and a plinth at its base.

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Pilaster%newline%A decorative architectural motif where a narrow portion of the wall projects outwards and resembles a rectangular pillar-like structure. In terms of design, it is treated like a column with a capital on the top and a plinth at its base.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Pilaster”. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/pilaster/
MLA	“Pilaster.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/pilaster/. Accessed 17, December, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Pilaster. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/pilaster/. (Accessed: 17, December, 2024)