Definition:

In ancient architecture frieze can refer, in general, to any long horizontal decorative panel, or, specifically, to the section of the entablature above the architrave and below the capital.

Go to Other Ancient / Classical History Glossary pages beginning with the letter

a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | wxyz
Examples:

The ara pacis (Altar of Peace of Augustus) has life-sized friezes of historical and mythological figures.