Fig. 71.—Roman variety of the ornament on the ogee.
used to enrich it, for which we have no distinctive name—it is called by the French “Rais de Cœur,” and resembles the section of the moulding doubled; at 71 is a Roman variation of this ornament; at 68, a Roman cavetto, or hollow; at 69, a “cyma recta.” [Fig. 77] is a curved “astragal” or bead moulding; and at [Fig. 78] is the bead and reel ornament. (See also Figs. [72] and [73] for examples of Greek bead and reel ornament.) Figs. [74], [75], and [76] are examples of ornament used for flat bands or fascias. When these are sunk with semi-circular or elliptical channels they are called “fluted,” and when raised in relief “reeded.”
Fig. 72.—Decorated mouldings from the temple of Minerva Polias at Athens, ogee, ovolo, and beads.
We may next briefly speak of the ornamental treatment of floors, walls, and ceilings.
Beginning with the floor, it must be remembered that in floor decoration the sense of flatness should be preserved; raised and especially angular surfaces are to be avoided, and what is unpleasant to use is unpleasant to be suggested for use, though the Assyrians used relief on their floors. Whether the
