frieze
The horizontal part of a classical entablature between the cornice and architrave, often decorated with sculpture in low relief. Also, a decorative band, as one along the top of an interior wall, immediately below the cornice, or a sculptured one in a string course on an outside wall.
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Jargon of the day: negative/positive space
See: Solid/Void
