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Cornice
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In classical architecture the cornice is the top part of the entablature projecting above the frieze. The cornice also surrounds the pediment.
See photograph at entablature.
In modern architecture the cornice is the finishing element at the corners of ceilings, they are usually concave but can be very decorative.