Glossary · A
Anathyrosis
The Greek technique of dressing only a narrow margin round the edge of a block’s joint face to a perfect fit, the centre being slightly hollowed, so that very fine joints could be made with less labour.
Where it appears in the book
In the chapters Walls and Openings, The Classical World.
Nearby in the glossary
Allée · Alternating supports · Amalaka · Ambulatory · Anda · Ang · Anta · Antarala