Interior Molding
Introduction
The moulding (also, fascia) is a decorative element in relief, with a pronounced longitudinal component, which maintains the same profile throughout its entire layout.
It is used in various artistic works, including carpentry and, significantly, architecture. The profile, or cross section, defines and differentiates the multiple types of moldings, although they may receive different names if they are part of smooth walls or columns; or if they belong to a different style or era.
Types of smooth moldings
Contenido
Las molduras lisas se clasifican por su sección o perfil en rectangulares y curvas. Las de sección curva se dividen en las conformadas por un segmento de curva (de circunferencia o elipse), o conformadas por dos segmentos de curva.
Listel
The listel, also called fillet,[1] is a small continuous molding with a square or rectangular section. It is used to separate other larger moldings and to break the continuity of a plane. Figure 1.
Similar moldings of larger dimensions are called sashes. Figure 2.
Bull
Convex molding of circular section, analogous to the geometric figure defined by a toric surface "Torus (geometry)"). It is used as a decoration for cylindrical pieces (for example, a column "Column (architecture)") in which it can be embedded up to its guiding axis, in which case being confused with the nozzle. Figure 4.
Bocel
Convex molding with a semicircular or, sometimes, elliptical section, with a smooth surface. When the guideline is straight, it is equivalent to a semi-cylinder; if it is circular, to a semitorus. Figures 4.
Also called astragal "Astragalus (architecture)") is the small circular profile molding, arranged as a ring-shaped cord, that surrounds the shaft of the column below the drum of the capital.