noun
- The concave moldings or curves at the top and bottom of a column shaft where it meets the capital or base.
Usage: architecture; plural of apophyge; technical term
Examples
- The apophyges of the Doric column create a smooth transition between the shaft and the capital.
- Classical architects carefully designed the apophyges to enhance the visual elegance of the structure.
- The apophyges are subtle but important details in Greek architectural design.
- Without proper apophyges, the junction between column and capital appears abrupt.
- The restoration team studied the original apophyges to maintain historical accuracy.