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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BalusterBaluster - Wikipedia

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   Balusters may be formed in several ways. Wood and stone can be shaped on the lathe, wood can be cut from square or rectangular section boards, while concrete, plaster, iron, and plastics are usually formed by molding and casting.

2. afjones.co.uk › baluster-architecturalBaluster: Architectural Stonemasonry Explained - A F Jones ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · The most common form of the baluster is the ‘vase’ or ‘urn’ style, which features a rounded, bulbous body and a narrow neck. This style is often used in balustrades and is considered the ‘classic’ baluster form.

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4. www.classicist.org › classical-comments-balustersBalusters - Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

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   Balusters and balustrades are such a familiar element of the classical vocabulary that we can easily assume they are an ancient form. It thus may come as a surprise to learn that balusters as we know them are a Renaissance development and were unknown in ancient times.

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5. www.thoughtco.com › banisters-architecture-betweenEverything to Know About Banisters and Balusters - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 3, 2019 · Many people today call the whole system a banister and anything between the rails is a baluster. Still confused? Flip through these photos to discover the history and possibilities.

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7. www.thespruce.com › difference-between-balusterWhat's the Difference Between a Balustrade and Baluster?

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   Balusters are those vertical, vase-like posts or legs on railings that can be made of wood, iron, stone, or other materials. The balustrade consists of several balusters spaced evenly and connected together to form a decorative railing supported by baluster posts. In other words, a baluster is a single post, balusters are several of those posts, an...

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   The word comes from the French word balustre; from the Italian word balaustro and from balaustra, wild pomegranate flower; from Latin balaustium from Greek balaustion; from its shape.

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   The shape of a baluster usually blends with the architectural style of a house or outdoor building and can range from plain and smooth to something that is highly ornamental.

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   Balusters and balustrades first appeared between the 13th and 7th centuries BC and can be found in ancient bas-reliefs, sculptural murals depicting Assyrian palaces.

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   The architecture of early and dynastic China is significant for its structural purposes: Paint was applied to prevent the wood from decaying; roofs featured prominent overhangs to protect the building from rain, and terraces were built to support the rest of the building. The terraces of these Chinese buildings featured balustrades, and by the 10th...

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8. thearchitectsdiary.com › what-is-a-balustrade-aWhat is a Balustrade? A Journey through Time and Design

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   Dec 28, 2023 · A baluster is one of the individual posts or pillars that form the supporting element in a balustrade. These vertical columns, often cylindrical or vase-shaped, are spaced evenly apart to support the handrail.

9. www.cambridge.org › core › journalsRenaissance balusters and the antique | Architectural History ...

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   Apr 11, 2016 · Renaissance balusters, unlike the extravagant varieties developed during the Baroque period, are simple in form, usually consisting of a double bulb, although single bulb variants known as ‘dropped’ balusters because of their low centre of gravity are not uncommon (Pl. 1b).