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ornament — ornamenter, n. n. /awr neuh meuhnt/; v. /awr neuh ment , meuhnt/, n. 1. an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments. 2. a system, category,… … Universalium
Ornament (art) — Design of a classic ornament … Wikipedia
Ornament (architecture) — For other uses of the term, see: OrnamentIn architecture, ornament is a decorative detail used to embellish parts of a building or interior furnishing. Ornament can be carved from stone, wood or precious metals, formed with plaster or clay, or… … Wikipedia
Ornament (music) — An extreme example of ornamentation as a fioritura from Chopin s Nocturne in D flat major. In music, ornaments or embellishments are musical flourishes that are not necessary to carry the overall line of the melody (or harmony), but serve instead … Wikipedia
ornament — or•na•ment n. [[t]ˈɔr nə mənt[/t]] v. [[t] ˌmɛnt, mənt[/t]] n. v. ment•ed, ment•ing 1) an object or feature intended to beautify the appearance of that to which it is added or of which it is a part; embellishment; decoration 2) cvb a group or… … From formal English to slang
ornament — noun /ˈɔnəmənt / (say awnuhmuhnt) 1. an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance or general effect: architectural ornaments. 2. any adornment or means of adornment. 3. a person who adds lustre, as to surroundings, society,… …
Acanthus (ornament) — The acanthus is one of the most common ornaments used to depict foliage. [Philippa Lewis Gillian Darley, Dictionary of Ornament (1986) Pantheon: NY] Architectural ornaments are carved in stone or wood in the appearance of leaves from the… … Wikipedia
pottery — /pot euh ree/, n., pl. potteries. 1. ceramic ware, esp. earthenware and stoneware. 2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics. 3. a place where earthen pots or vessels are made. [1475 85; POTTER1 + Y3] * * * I One of the oldest and most… … Universalium
Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… … Universalium
architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… … Universalium
