pronaos
Americannoun
plural
pronaoiEtymology
Origin of pronaos
From the Greek word prónāos, dating back to 1605–15. See pro- 2, naos
Example Sentences
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The pronaos and opisthodomos were each bounded by two Doric columns between antae, surmounted by metopes.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
The pronaos is supported by two, three, or even four rows of columns, according to the size of the edifice.
From Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt by Maspero, G. (Gaston)
An immense fore-court, or pronaos, soared on high with its pillars, a forest of pylons crowned by the roof, with its painted hieroglyphics.
From The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt by Couperus, Louis
The pronaos gave admittance to the sanctuary, the holy of holies, an immeasurable empty space, without image, without altar, without anything.
From The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt by Couperus, Louis
They led their visitors through the pronaos and naos to the secos, to the holy of holies.
From The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt by Couperus, Louis
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