what is a pillaster?

Answer 1

pilaster (pĭlăs'tər) , in architecture, upright supporting member, attached to and projecting slightly from the face of a wall and equipped with a base and capital like a column; also, a similar form used decoratively. The pilaster in general follows the rules and proportions of the classic orders; it may be fluted or not, but usually has no entasis or taper. It was used by the Romans. The Greek antae (projections of the wall at the corners only), although similar in function, differ in base and capital from the columns that stand between them. In the Renaissance, the pilaster, used as a purely decorative device, was often paneled and ornamented.

Answer 2

Pilaster not pillaster.

Architecture
A shallow rectangular column projecting only slightly from a wall and, in classical architecture, conforming with one of the orders

Used to frame doorways, fireplaces, etc.

Pilasters to sides of door (may have pediment) found in Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, Federal, Georgian Revival, Greek Revival, Italianate, Italian Renaissance Revival, Neoclassical, Beaux Arts Classical styles

Banded pilaster: Horizontal subdivisions in a shallow rectangular column projecting only slightly from a wall

Furniture
Architecturally, a flat column on which the details and proportions of a classical order are reproduced. The pilaster is then attached to front of, for instance, a leg; or incorporated in the design of a cupboard panel particularly in the designs of the ate sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

Answer 3

Art Deco Cameo Glass Pillaster Vase

Answer 4

pilaster is a rectangular support which resembles a flat column. The pilaster projects only slightly from the wall, and has a base, a shaft, and a capital. Greek Revival homes often have pilasters.

For pics:
http://architecture.about.com/library/blgloss-pilaster.htm

Answer 5

It's Pilaster with 1 L and there is a picture on wikipedia of some on a courthouse - sort of columns on the entrance. That's in Ohio.

Answer 6

A "Pilaster" with one L is :- A shallow rectangular column attached to the face of a wall.

Answer 7

r u talkin abt pilaster???? its basically a rectangular support which resembles a flat column. It has a base,shaft and a capital.
To check out pictures and stuff...visit www.architecture.about.com

Answer 8

Why did you not look in the dictionary instead of losing points?