Definitions
- A horizontal band or molding that runs along the exterior of a building, usually between floors. - Used to break up the verticality of a building and add visual interest. - Often used as a decorative element in classical architecture.
- A decorative molding that runs along the top edge of a building's exterior wall. - Used to conceal the junction between the roof and the wall. - Often used as a decorative element in classical architecture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are decorative elements used in architecture.
- 2Both can be found on the exterior of buildings.
- 3Both are often used in classical architecture.
- 4Both add visual interest to a building's facade.
- 5Both can be made of various materials.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Stringcourses run horizontally along the exterior of a building, while cornices run along the top edge of a building's exterior wall.
- 2Function: Stringcourses are used to break up the verticality of a building, while cornices are used to conceal the junction between the roof and the wall.
- 3Design: Stringcourses are typically simpler in design than cornices, which can be highly decorative.
- 4Placement: Stringcourses are usually located between floors, while cornices are located at the top of a building's exterior wall.
- 5Size: Cornices are typically larger and more prominent than stringcourses.
Remember this!
Stringcourse and cornice are both decorative elements used in architecture, but they differ in location, function, design, placement, and size. A stringcourse is a horizontal band or molding that runs along the exterior of a building, usually between floors, while a cornice is a decorative molding that runs along the top edge of a building's exterior wall, concealing the junction between the roof and the wall.
