Pilaster Collection (#2)

The Portico of San Giovanni, Piazza Liberta, Udine
3562207 The Portico of San Giovanni, Piazza Liberta, Udine by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza Liberta, Udine 1955 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Byzantine architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Karl Schaupert
Byzantine architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig 1: Capital from Agia Theotokos at Constantinople, late 9th century. Fig 2:Capital from S. Vitale at Ravenna

Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with a sand-stone bud capital...from that part of the temple at Luxor built by Amenophis III...1411-1375 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes

Burtons in Halifax MBC01_04_176
BURTONS, 22 - 24 OLD MARKET, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE. Looking up at the centre of the west, Princess Street elevation of the Burton store at 22-24 Old Market

A portico in Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

Stereoscopic photography with a view of Nice taken from the Casino France Nice. Date of Photograph:1904

Stereoscopic photography showing the Municipal Casino in Nice France Nice. Date of Photograph:1904

Woman sitting in the ruins of a castle Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

East entrance of Ely Cathedral, England Great Britain England, Ely Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca.. Date of Artwork:XI -XVI secc

The ruins of Bailen House, Lucknow, India India Lucknow. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The ruins of Netley Abbey, Scotland Great Britain Scotland, Netley Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1865 ca.. Date of Artwork:1239

The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey Great Britain Glastonbury Abbey Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1865 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII -XIII secolo

South door (Door of the Canons) of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Florence Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

The first cloister, called "di Arnolfo, of the complex of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Cloister. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:1250-1499

Entrance to a temple in Delhi India Delhi. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

The choir of Tintern Abbey, environs of Monmouth, England Great Britain Abbey Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII -XIV sec

Court House, Rouen France Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1865. Date of Artwork:1509 - 1550

Cross view of a section of the Auteuil viaduct, Paris France Paris. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

The Auteuil viaduct, France France Auteuil. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

A stretch of railway bridge on the Parma-La Spezia Italy. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Train traveling a tract of the Parma-La Spezia railway line Italy. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Plan for the settling and decoration of the crypt of San Petronio's Cathedral in Bologna, under the chapel of the ark, to collocate the saint's bust and reliquary containing the skull. Italy

Corsaglia viaduct of the Fossano-Ceva highway in Piedmont. Piedmont. Date of Photograph:1965-1970 ca

Devachan Castle, Sanremo Sanremo. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Palace of the National Bank, Bologna Bologna. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Covered fish market, Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

The bridge King Victor Emanuel III in Somalia Africa. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1945 ca

Side faade of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome; Stereoscopic photograph Rome Church - Facade Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A farmhouse near to Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome Rome Santo Stefano Rotondo. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Interior of the basilica of S. Pietro, in Vatican City. In the background the baroque Bernini baldachin is visible. State of the Vatican City basilica of S

The Loggia dei Lanzi and Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza Signoria in Florence Florence Loggia Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1856-1857 ca

Swiss guard in Vatican City State of the Vatican City. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Structure built for delivering provisions to the cardinals gathered for the conclave to elect a new pope State of the Vatican City. Date of Photograph:03/1939

Interior of Terontola Station, province of Arezzo Cortona Terontola. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

The train station of Superga, province of Turin Turin Superga. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Partial view of a gothic bell tower and side wall of a church. Europe. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Carriages stopped in front of Benevento Station Benevento. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

"Assisi - S. Chiara, Chapel where St. Francis was found" Assisi. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

Detail of a Franciscan convent cloister in Curzola in Croatia. Croatia Curzola, Franciscan Convent, Cloister. Date of Photograph:20/02/1921

View of the nave of Cologne Cathedral Germany Cologne Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1248-1880

View of Gross St. Martin church nave in Cologne Germany Cologne Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1150 - 1200

Inner view of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of S. Vitale Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Vacation in the Montgenevre: two skiers striking funny poses for the photographer France Montgenevre, environs. Date of Photograph:1915 ca

Animated view of the Scala dei Giganti in the courtyard of Palazzo Ducale, Venice; Stereoscopic photograph Venice Palazzo Ducale, Courtyard Stairs - Flight of Steps Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Raffaella Rolli Alinari in front of an entrance to the Villa di Collodi Lucca. Date of Photograph:1915 ca

Glimpse of the Loggia dei Lanzi (Loggia della Signoria), Florence; Stereoscopic photography Florence Loggia dei Lanzi (Loggia della Signoria). Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Ancona station seen from Piazzale Rosselli Ancona Piazzale Rosselli. Date of Photograph:1900-1905 ca

View of the interior court of the grand temple of Ramses III, Medinet Habu Egypt Medinet Habu Temple Nineteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

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"Pilaster: A Timeless Architectural Element Spanning Continents and Centuries" From the grandeur of La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, France to the elegant facades of Great Pultney Street in Bath, England, pilasters have left their mark on iconic structures around the world. Dating back to ancient times, these vertical columns with shallow projections have adorned buildings such as the Roman Mausoleum of Fabara and Castle Howard's Garden Front. The versatility of pilasters is evident in their presence across various architectural styles. Byzantine architecture showcases intricate detailing and sculptural elements that incorporate pilasters, as seen in Karl Schaupert's work. Meanwhile, an enigmatic column from Luxor stands tall as a testament to Egypt's rich history. Pilasters also grace religious sites like the exterior of Arles' Roman amphitheater and Seville's Church of Saint Louis of the French. The Archbishops Palace in Andalusia further exemplifies how this architectural feature adds depth and character to sacred spaces. Parisian churches like Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais and Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette showcase exquisite examples design within their stunning facades. These structures stand as testaments to both historical significance and artistic craftsmanship. Even closer to home, Halifax's Burtons bear witness to how they can enhance local architecture with their distinctive charm. Whether adorning ancient ruins or modern-day masterpieces, pilasters continue to captivate our imagination by seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetic appeal. As we admire these timeless elements across continents and centuries, they remind us that great design transcends time itself.