pediment

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Men heap basketfuls of human knowledge and spiritual endeavor onto a smoking fire, while in the background classical columns, arches and pediments define the surrounding architecture as distinctly of the Renaissance.

From Washington Post

Successive Greek governments have lobbied for the return of the British Museum’s share of the works, which include statues from the Parthenon’s pediments - the all-marble building’s gables.

From Washington Times

The sky turns out to be a reflection on the glassy water that covers the pediments, streets, parks, and entrances of an entire metropolis.

From New York Times

Successive Greek governments have lobbied for the return of the British Museum’s share of the works, which include statues from the Parthenon’s pediments — the all-marble building’s gables.

From Seattle Times

The sculptures — 17 figures from the building’s pediments and part of the frieze — have been the subject of a long dispute between Britain and Greece, which has renewed its bid to bring the marbles home.

From Seattle Times