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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 326
e en son coiirs.On la croit immobile :Elle savance toujours. More cheerful mottoes are found from Horace, as :Carpe diem. Horas non numeronisi serenas (at Venice),&c. (Consult Mrs. Alfred Gaily, Book of Sun-dials) Super-altar, Chr. A small portable altar.Superaria. (.See Ependvtes.)Supercilium,… … The act of praying when kneeling; opposed toprtxalio, a prayer uttered standing. Solemnthanksgivings offered to the gods in theirtemples. Supporter, Her. A figure that stands bya shield of arms, as if sui)porting or guardingit. .Supporters came into use during the I4lhcentury. (See Fig. 24.)…
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