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 85
,i. e. lit. having sleeves). Tunics with longsleeves, worn in especial by the Asiatic racesand by the Celts. The early Britons, beforethe Roman invasion, wore close coats checkeredwith various colours in divisions, open beforeand with long close sleeves to the tvrist. Chirimia, Sp. (from… … Fig. 157. Diana wearing the Greek chiton. ART AND ARCH/EOLOGV. 71 Chironomia, Gr. and R. (xftpo-voixla, i. e.measured motion of the hands). The mimeticart. ]iy tliis term is expressed not only the artof speakin;^ witlr gestures and by means of thehands, but also the action of speaking combinedwith…
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