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Anthemions

Scope note

Use for series of conventionalized flower and foliage motifs, usually palmettes alternating with lotus, or other similar forms having lobe or leaf shapes radiating from a base. Sometimes used for individual such motifs. Found in Greek and later classicizing styles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30009982

Broader Terms used

<plant-derived motifs>

Narrower Terms used

palmettes

Equivalent Terms used

anthemion

Created

12yrs ago

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