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Ornamentation Collection (#3)

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Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure

Left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure
From left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure. Painted ceramics. Nayarit style. Protoclassic Period (100 BC-250 AD). Western Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: 7th Century BC 664-30 Ancient Age Antique Antiquity

7th Century BC 664-30 Ancient Age Antique Antiquity
7th, century, BC, 664-30, ancient, age, antique, antiquity, Art, ba-bird, coffin, Copenhagen, death, decorated, decoration, Denmark, Egypt, egyptian, egyptians, Late, period, mummification

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Tomb Ornamentation - Southern Russia

Tomb Ornamentation - Southern Russia
An elaborate marble mortuary monument of a large dog faithfully standing over his dead mistress. Date: 1920s

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Church Interior, St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo)

Church Interior, St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo)
CLF294262 Church Interior, St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: the church was erected in the late 14th Century by Michael de la Pole)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork... after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Various Mammals and Birds, Plate 5 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combine... after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combine... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Flowers, Plate 6 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series... after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Flowers and Commedia dell Arte Figures, Plate 4 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Serie... after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Serie... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Putti and Felines, Plate 8 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622

Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with figures, birds, animals and flowers, after 1622

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Christ as a child, seated, right hand raised in gesture of blessing, surrounded b... ca

Christ as a child, seated, right hand raised in gesture of blessing, surrounded b... ca. 1480-1520. Creator: Anon
Christ as a child, seated, right hand raised in gesture of blessing, surrounded by elaborate ornament, ca. 1480-1520

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Indian Ornament (litho)

Indian Ornament (litho)
6006336 Indian Ornament (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Ornament. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Early Gothic Details (litho)

Early Gothic Details (litho)
6006317 Early Gothic Details (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Gothic Details)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Blackberry Bush (colour litho)

The Blackberry Bush (colour litho)
2638614 The Blackberry Bush (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Rush Flowering (colour litho)

The Rush Flowering (colour litho)
2638596 The Rush Flowering (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Glycine (colour litho)

The Glycine (colour litho)
2638564 The Glycine (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Snowdrop (colour litho)

The Snowdrop (colour litho)
2638549 The Snowdrop (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Five-leaved Ivy (colour litho)

The Five-leaved Ivy (colour litho)
2638636 The Five-leaved Ivy (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Sunflower (colour litho)

The Sunflower (colour litho)
2638603 The Sunflower (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Frets (litho)

Frets (litho)
6006354 Frets (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frets. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Persian Carpet, 16th Century, SKM (litho)

Persian Carpet, 16th Century, SKM (litho)
6006347 Persian Carpet, 16th Century, SKM (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Carpet, 16th Century, SKM)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Chinese and Japanese Ornament (litho)

Chinese and Japanese Ornament (litho)
6006335 Chinese and Japanese Ornament (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese and Japanese Ornament)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Gold and Silver (litho)

Gold and Silver (litho)
6006332 Gold and Silver (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold and Silver. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Stained Glass (litho)

Stained Glass (litho)
6006331 Stained Glass (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stained Glass. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Byzantine Ornament (litho)

Byzantine Ornament (litho)
6006315 Byzantine Ornament (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine Ornament. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Roman Ornament (litho)

Roman Ornament (litho)
6006314 Roman Ornament (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Ornament. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Wrought Iron (litho)

Wrought Iron (litho)
6006345 Wrought Iron (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrought Iron. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Ivories (litho)

Ivories (litho)
6006333 Ivories (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivories. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Greek Ceramics (litho)

Greek Ceramics (litho)
6006330 Greek Ceramics (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Ceramics. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Norman Details (litho)

Norman Details (litho)
6006323 Norman Details (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman Details. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Dandelion (colour litho)

The Dandelion (colour litho)
2638561 The Dandelion (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Dandelion (colour litho)

The Dandelion (colour litho)
2638560 The Dandelion (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Poppy (colour litho)

The Poppy (colour litho)
2638521 The Poppy (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Iris (colour litho)

The Iris (colour litho)
2638519 The Iris (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Castor Oil Plant (colour litho)

The Castor Oil Plant (colour litho)
2638608 The Castor Oil Plant (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Sorb (colour litho)

The Sorb (colour litho)
2638607 The Sorb (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Thistle (colour litho)

The Thistle (colour litho)
2638575 The Thistle (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Nasturtium (colour litho)

The Nasturtium (colour litho)
2638558 The Nasturtium (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Nasturtium (colour litho)

The Nasturtium (colour litho)
2638557 The Nasturtium (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Aconite (colour litho)

The Aconite (colour litho)
2638572 The Aconite (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Solomons Seal (colour litho)

The Solomons Seal (colour litho)
2638551 The Solomons Seal (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Iris (colour litho)

The Iris (colour litho)
2638518 The Iris (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Bryony (colour litho)

The Bryony (colour litho)
2638633 The Bryony (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: The Vine (colour litho)

The Vine (colour litho)
2638590 The Vine (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Sicilian Fabric in Gold Thread on Purple Ground, 13th Century, Bock Collection, Manchester (litho)

Sicilian Fabric in Gold Thread on Purple Ground, 13th Century, Bock Collection, Manchester (litho)
6006337 Sicilian Fabric in Gold Thread on Purple Ground, 13th Century, Bock Collection, Manchester (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Mosaics (litho)

Mosaics (litho)
6006327 Mosaics (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaics. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

Background imageOrnamentation Collection: Scandinavian Ornament (litho)

Scandinavian Ornament (litho)
6006321 Scandinavian Ornament (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scandinavian Ornament)




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"Ornamentation: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of ornamentation, where artistry and symbolism intertwine to create captivating visuals. From ancient civilizations to modern-day wonders, these hints offer a glimpse into the diverse forms of embellishment that have adorned our surroundings. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Mursi tribe as you marvel at their intricate body adornments. Witness how they use ornate patterns and vibrant colors to express their cultural identity. Travel back in time to the Early Bronze Age with The Trundholm sun chariot, a masterpiece from 1400 BC. Its exquisite detailing showcases the craftsmanship of our ancestors who transformed simple materials into objects of beauty. Experience divine elegance at Char Bangla Temple in West Bengal, India. Its majestic architecture is enhanced by delicate carvings and elaborate ornamentation that pay homage to Hindu deities. Discover luck's embrace through a bronze lion statue outside HSBC Bank Headquarters. Rub its paws for good fortune while admiring its regal presence amidst bustling city life. Uncover Russian charm with Matryoshka dolls, nesting within each other like secrets waiting to be revealed. These hand-painted beauties showcase traditional folk motifs that celebrate family bonds and artistic finesse. Let light dance through stained glass windows at St. Vitus Cathedral, an enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at how color transforms sacred spaces into ethereal realms filled with spiritual awe. Escape to Plaza de Vina del Mar Park where nature meets architectural splendor. Adorned fountains harmonize with surrounding buildings, creating a symphony of visual delight for all who wander through this urban oasis. Indulge your senses in Islamic tilework's mesmerizing geometric patterns that grace palaces and mosques alike. Each tile tells a story steeped in history while showcasing meticulous craftsmanship passed down through generations.