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geison, pl. geisa (Greek)

Lower part of the classical cornice, comprising several mouldings.

glyptotheca (Greek)

Building for storage and keeping of works of sculpture, sculpture gallery (prototype of the museum)

gutta, pl. guttae (Greek)

Decorative elements resembling a drop or small cylinder, most often under the frieze of the entablature.

gymnasion, pl. gymnasia (Greek)

School, place for teaching in Ancient Greece. In the gymnasium were held both theoretical training and physical exercises.