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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 81

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Tbs,i. e. lit. having sleeves). Tunics with longsleeves, worn in especial by the Asiatic racesand by the Celt.s. The early Britons, beforethe Roman invasion, wore close coats checkeredwith various colours in divisions, open beforeand with long close sleeves to the wrist. Chirimia, Sp. (from… … Fig. 157. Diana wearing tlic Greek chiton. ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY. 7^ Chironomia, Gr. and R. (x^ipo-vofxia, i. e.measured motion of the hands). The mimeticart. By this term is expressed not only the artof speaking with gestures and by means of thehands, but also the action of speaking combinedwith…

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