Casts From the Past XXVII

Casts From the Past is a recurring retrospective of select Palladio GFRG projects.

Just some plain old cornices: seen one, seen ‘em all. Oh wait! If you look closely, these possess a custom-sculpted stone-mimicking texture that were enjoyably challenging to create.

Fresh out of the moulds and drying out before being shipped: these delicious-looking plaster castings have a simulated limestone finish and zero calories. (Note: Never eat plaster décor.)

Want to learn about Ionic and Doric columns and wow people at parties? Well, nobody has ever been wowed by architectural trivia BUT to edify yourself, follow this link: https://palladio.com/architecture-i.

Doric and Ionic columns were oft likened to the male and female genders. Why were Corinthian columns categorized as maidens? One possible inspiration is detailed at https://palladio.com/architecture-ii .

The last recognized Architectural Orders were the always modest Tuscan and the often riotous Composite. But what about the UNrecognized orders, like the Colossal, the American, and the Ammonite? Find out! https://palladio.com/architecture-iii