What are the shapes of cornices in China? What is the history of cornices? Can you elaborate on it? Thank you.

Cornice, one of the traditional forms of eaves in China, refers to the eaves, especially the eaves in the corner, rising upwards. It is often used at the corner of the roof of pavilions, platforms, buildings, pavilions, palaces, temples and other buildings. The four corners are spread out, such as birds spreading their wings, which is light and lively, so it is often called cornices. Cornice is one of the important manifestations of China's architectural national style. Through this special treatment and creation on the cornice, it not only expands the lighting surface, which is conducive to rainwater drainage, but also increases the upward movement of the building, as if it were a gas that lifted the eaves upward. The cornices in the middle layer of the building complex create a spectacular momentum and the unique soaring and brisk charm of the ancient buildings in China.

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As the "main sentence pattern" of ancient architecture in China, there are many kinds of cornices, which are drooping, straight or overhanging, and their different forms have created different artistic effects, which are light, simple or dignified. Pavilions, pavilions and buildings should use cornices to identify themselves and express their feelings.