An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c, with their derivations
An illustrated reference dictionary of art and archaeology terms compiled by John W. Mollett and published in London by Sampson Low in 1883 for artists, antiquaries and students. The 503 wood-engraved cuts are small, isolated objects on blank grounds — carved capitals, column bases, foliate gable ornament, panelled pedestals, plus arms, pottery and costume — drawn with hatched shading, useful as spot illustrations, ornament motifs and architectural detail vocabulary.
