architectural decoration

collocation in English

meaningsofarchitecturalanddecoration

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architectural
adjective
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/ˌɑː.kɪˈtek.tʃər.əl/us
/ˌɑːr.kəˈtek.tʃɚ.əl/
relating ...
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decoration
noun
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/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌdek.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to ...
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(Definition ofarchitecturalanddecorationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We begin with indices of regional groups of sites linked together by common iconographic themes inarchitecturaldecoration.
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A muqarnas is a three-dimensionalarchitecturaldecorationcomposed of niche-like elements arranged in tiers.
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The garden buildings are very elaborate, with mucharchitecturaldecoration.
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These churches also lacked towers and were mostly devoid ofarchitecturaldecoration, in tone with mendicant ideals.
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He then launched his own business and specialized initially inarchitecturaldecorationof iron structures, particularly bridges.
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The churches follow the spirit of the time, with minimalarchitecturaldecorationoutside.
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In addition to writing, he designed scenery, museum displays andarchitecturaldecoration.
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It was used not only for pottery vessels, but also roof tiles andarchitecturaldecoration.
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Stucco relief was used in thearchitecturaldecorationschemes of many ancient cultures.
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Some date back to the middle of the 17th century and are a sign of devotion as well as anarchitecturaldecoration.
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The other mast is merely anarchitecturaldecoration.
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His father carvedarchitecturaldecoration.
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The ephemeral quality of painted stucco exposed to the elements has resulted in the loss of detail on sculptures and architectural decorations.
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His international training and interest inarchitecturaldecorationled to a career of continuous experimentation and stylistic eclecticism which is clearly evident in many of his works.
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Caff began his career as a painter ofarchitecturaldecoration.
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Cunliffe developed a technique for mass-producing abstract designs in relief in concrete, asarchitecturaldecoration, which she described as sculpture by the yard.
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The pedestal, made from light grey granite had neoromanesque architectural decorations and was divided into several different levels of decreasing size.
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It is again found with rich architectural decorations, especially sculptures of individuals, and also of animals.
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This stage is considered to have the richest of the architectural decorations as well as sculptures.
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All uses of sculpture are represented, from tomb and memorial, to portrait, allegorical, religious, mythical, statues for gardens including fountains, as well as architectural decorations.
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