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Record 1 2003-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
DEF

A geometrical ornament of horizontal and vertical straight lines repeated to form a band ....

DEF

In classical architecture, an ornament composed of combinations of straight lines, usually on a flat surface.

DEF

Ornamental interlaced relief work characterized especially by its interlocked angular lines.

DEF

Ornamentation comprising continuous combinations of straight lines, joined usually at right angles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
DEF

Ornement, formé de lignes sinueuses ou brisées, utilisé en architecture, dans les broderies, etc.

OBS

La source DEVBA (h) donne ces termes au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • méandres
  • frettes
  • grecques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos arquitectónicos
DEF

Ornamentación a base de grecas o de enlaces sinuosos.

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