Memorials

Ornamental areas of distinct pattern, material, color, or shape around the edge or boundary of something. With regard specifically to tapestries, refers to the areas around the central field outside the inner guard and within the guard that edges the outer sides of the tapestry. For the narrow surfaces showing the 'thickness' or smallest dimension of thin, flat objects, as distinguished from the broad surfaces, see "edges (object components)."

design element based on form found in architecture or furniture

Alternate Names: architecture- and furnishing-derived motif

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shield-like motif, with a form combining oval and triangular elements, typically having three sides, often rounded, with the form being wider at the top and tapering to a point at the bottom; often elaborated with strap-work, scrolls, and mantling

Alternate Names: shield of arms

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a distinct or separable design element derived from an animal, as opposed to human, form

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Alternate Names: testa di morte

words, texts, lettering, or symbols carved, inlaid, or painted on a memorial

Alternate Names: monogram

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the escutcheon, or shield, carries the arms in the heraldic achievement

Alternate Names: coat of arms; heraldry

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marble with a mineral composition resulting in a predominantly white color; Italian varieties include Carrara and Istrian; ancient sculpture used Parian, Pentelic, and Naxian

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