Plinth

The plinth ( Greek plinthos, lat plinthus, German "brick" ) is a component in the architecture.

A plinth is a flat pedestal that serves as the basis either of an entire building or any other stationary part and it protrudes slightly. It consists of a usually kept simple rectangular or square base plate, which can form the basis for an uprising architectural element. Thus, with pilasters and columns.

However, a plinth can also be the base for a still image. However, in contrast to the often elaborate pedestal plinth is never high.

As a plinth also narrow projections of only a small (usually up to 1 m) are referred to the level of the lower facade on the ground floor of buildings that serve no particular constructional function merely a stylistic patterning.

In French, hot socket interior strips " plinth ", in English " plinth ". Under plinth is meant in English also has a state block for statues or the like, for example, " The fourth plinth " in Trafalgar Square in London.

Pictures of plinths

Plinth at a historic Greek column

Plinth in the basement of an industrial building (0.5 m high)

Art Action at the Fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square