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.

Chapter 1: AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF WORDS USED IN ART AND ARCHÆOLOGY. 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.

By John W. Mollett

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A compact illustrated reference delivers alphabetical definitions of technical terms used across art and archaeology, with concise etymologies and cross-references. Entries treat architecture, Christian antiquities, medieval armour and chivalry, costume, heraldry, pottery, needlework, ivories, musical instruments, goldsmiths’ work, painting and sculpture, and selected Greek, Roman, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese terms. About seven hundred engravings enliven the explanations, many revised from established authorities, and an appended set of classified catalogues directs readers to further sources. Emphasis is on practical identification and condensed specialist information rather than theoretical exposition, aimed at students, collectors, and general readers.

AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY

OF WORDS USED IN

ART AND ARCHÆOLOGY.

PRINTED BY GILBERT AND RIVINGTON, LIMITED, ST. JOHN’S SQUARE, LONDON.

APSE OF THE BASILICA OF ST. PAUL-WITHOUT-THE-WALLS, ROME.

[See Basilica, p. 37.

AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY
OF WORDS USED IN
ART AND ARCHÆOLOGY.
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.

By J. W. MOLLETT, B.A.

Officier de l’Instruction Publique (France);

AUTHOR OF THE LIVES OF “REMBRANDT” AND “WILKIE” IN THE “GREAT ARTISTS” SERIES.

London:

SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, SEARLE, AND RIVINGTON,

CROWN BUILDINGS, 188, FLEET STREET.

1883.