Clifford, C. R. (Chandler Robbins), 1858-1935 · New York, Clifford & Lawton · leaf 227
224 PERIOD DECORATION. Canopy.—A system of decoration much usedin the Gothic Period, over niches. Canopytops to beds came into use in Italy and Francein the twelfth century. Classic Drapery.—A term used to de-scribe the close, clinging draperies representedin old types of Grecian and Roman dress.… … Complementary Colors.—The colors con-sisting of one primary and a secondary formed ofthe two remaining primaries or any similar effectof combination. .Examples : Yellow and violet; red and green;blue and orange. (See article on color.) Cornice.—The upper part of a wall or entablature whichprojects…
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