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| − | The Ogee is a double or reversed curve, convex and concave that is frequently found in Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic work. It is usually kept to ornamental features especially the hood-mould which is a projecting mould over doors and windows to move the rain away from the building. A drawing of one can be seen on the right. | + | The Ogee is a double or reversed curve, convex and concave that is frequently found in Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic work. It is usually kept to ornamental features especially the hood-mould which is a projecting mould over doors and windows to move the rain away from the building.<ref>Gardner, S (1925). "A Guide to English Gothic Architecture". Cambridge University Press, pp. 11,20.</ref> A drawing of one can be seen on the right. |
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Ogee
Overview
The Ogee is a double or reversed curve, convex and concave that is frequently found in Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic work. It is usually kept to ornamental features especially the hood-mould which is a projecting mould over doors and windows to move the rain away from the building.[1] A drawing of one can be seen on the right.
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References
- ↑ Gardner, S (1925). "A Guide to English Gothic Architecture". Cambridge University Press, pp. 11,20.