Molding: Quick Facts

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Anthemion molding on the Erechtheum, the Acropolis, Athens, designed by Mnesicles, 5th century bc.

Examples of common molding styles.

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Hagia Sophia. Istanbul, Turkey. Constantinople. Church of the Holy Wisdom. Church of the Divine Wisdom. Mosque.

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