Symbolism [Owl]

Owl: symbol of knowledge..
Minerva..

Guilloche

Guilloche..
Decoration of interlaced bands, forming a pattern of circles or loops..
A type of running ornament..

Acroterian

Acroterian..
An ornament placed at the corner or peak of a roof or pediment..

Images above are from the Harold Washington Library.. click here...

Caryatids

Caryatid
A sculptured female figure serving as an ornamental support in place of a column or pilaster..

Images from the "Museum of Science and Industry"..

Glossary of Terms

# Acroterain..
# Bucrania..
# Caryatids..

Symbolism
# Bald Eagle - Symbol of America..
# Ceres - Goddess of grain and patron saint of corn traders..
# Owl - Symbol of wisdom..