acanthus
Spiny ornamental plant
Acanthus is a Mediterranean plant with large, deeply lobed leaves.
The stylized acanthus leaf became one of classical architecture's most recognizable decorative motifs, crowning Corinthian columns and ornamenting friezes.
The pattern remains common in furniture, textiles, and ornamental design: acanthus scrollwork on the molding.
Recurring thematic element
- scrollWound document of parchment
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
bas-relief · flourish · arabesque · gilding · stucco · plasterwork · rococo · baroque
Ornate Greek architectural style
- capitalWealth used for investment
- columnVertical structural element
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- friezeOrnamental architectural band
molding · entablature · pilaster · pediment · volute · architrave · portico · colonnade
Plant's photosynthetic organ
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- thistleSpiny flowering weed
spiny · prickly · bear's-breeches · foliage · lobed · serrated · rosette · wildflower
Decorative stitching on fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
upholstery · drapery · needlework · William Morris · pattern · fabric · weaving · crewelwork
motif
Recurring thematic element
- scrollWound document of parchment
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
embellishment · bas-relief · flourish · arabesque · gilding · stucco · plasterwork · rococo · baroque · relief
Corinthian
Ornate Greek architectural style
frieze · molding · entablature · pilaster · pediment · volute · architrave · portico · colonnade · basilica
leaf
Plant's photosynthetic organ
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- perennialRecurring each year
thistle · spiny · prickly · bear's-breeches · foliage · lobed · serrated · rosette · wildflower · ornamental
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
jacquard · upholstery · drapery · needlework · William Morris · pattern · fabric · weaving · crewelwork
- Acanthus Family
- curvescurve, arc, curves, curls, curl
- Motifsarabesque, flower, damask, leaf, vine
- ornamentationornaments, ornament, ornamentation, ornamental, embellishment
- ancient artsculpture, sculptures, pottery, mosaics, murals
- ancient ornamentmeanders, rosettes, scrollwork, friezes, reliefs
- acanthus leavesArchitectural plant motif