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Vitruvian scroll

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Detail of a building showing the Vitruvian scroll pattern rendered in terra cotta

The Vitruvian scroll is a pattern used in architectural molding. It is also known as the Vitruvian wave, wave scroll, or running dog pattern. The pattern resembles waves in water or a series of parchment scrolls viewed on end. "Vitruvian" refers to the Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio ("Vitruvius") who wrote the oldest extant book on architecture[1], which describes some of the classical architectural orders.


See also

  • Buffalo, NY website [1]

References

  1. ^ Vitruvius, "The Ten Books on Architecture"
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