Korniza

Korniza is a term used in several languages to denote a border, frame, or molding that surrounds or crowns an element. In architectural contexts, a cornice is a projecting decorative molding along the top edge of a facade or around an interior space; in some linguistic traditions the word appears in the form korniza to refer to this feature. In the decorative arts and carpentry, the term also describes the framing around pictures, mirrors, or windows, serving both a protective and aesthetic function by defining the boundary of the object.

Linguistically, korniza is related to the broader family of terms derived from cornice and related words in neighboring languages. The usage is largely decorative and functional, emphasizing the transition between surfaces and providing a visual accent in design as well as a structural or weather-protective role in buildings.

In modern design and publishing, korniza can be used metaphorically to describe the border or frame surrounding content, such as images, panels, or UI elements, helping to organize and delineate visual space. The term’s exact meaning and spelling can vary by language, with related forms appearing in Albanian, Romanian, Spanish, and other European languages, each referring to a border, molding, or cornice in its own context.

See also: Cornice, Frame, Molding, Border.