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 (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 192
ART AND ARCH/EOLOGY. Christian uses, or as wedding presents, &c. Inthe Middle Ages, from the 8th to the i6th cen- … Fig. 403. Ivory carving, 15th century,tury, the use of ivory was adopted for general purposes. The favourite subjects of the carv-ings are those drawn from the romances of theMiddle Ages—especially the romance of theRose—and in the 15th century, scenes ofdomestic life, illustrating the dress,…
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