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Categorymotifs
Alternative termsmotif
SourceArt & Architecture Thesaurus
Overview
Use for distinct or separable design elements, usually decorative, whether occurring singly as individual shapes. Distinguish from "patterns (design elements)" which are ornamental designs composed of repeated or combined motifs.
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- whiplash curves
- labyrinths
- candelabrum
- <geometric motifs>
- fillets
- grotesques
- paterae
- linenfold
- clasps
- <motifs: books>
- trumpet spirals
- <plant-derived motifs>
- heraldic motifs
- trifid
- tetraskelions
- shou
- zodiac symbols
- <natural element motifs>
- shields
- chintamani
- scrolls
- knots
- glories
- hearts
- quodlibet
- coquillage
- cabochons
- triskelions
- güls
- drolleries
- <figure- and animal-derived motifs>
- air traps
- singerie
- crosses
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