Which architectural ornament used on cornices is listed in the source material?

• A. Dentils
• B. Anthemion
• C. Antefix
• D. Lectus

Answer: (A)

Dentils are a classic cornice ornament—the small rectangular blocks that project from a cornice in a regular, tooth-like pattern. They create a rhythmic, shadowed edge that clearly signals the cornice’s upper boundary, a detail commonly described in architectural source material as a defining decorative feature of classical and revival cornices.

Anthemion is a floral motif used in various decorative contexts, often in friezes or pediments rather than specifically on cornices. Antefix refers to decorative blocks along the roofline that cap the ends of roof tiles, focusing on roofing details rather than the cornice itself. Lectus is simply a couch or bed and isn’t an architectural ornament.

So the ornament listed for cornices in the material is dentils.