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  1. Acroterion - Wikipedia

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    An acroterion, acroterium, (pl. akroteria) [1] is an architectural ornament placed on a flat pedestal called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex or corner of the pediment of a building in the classical style. [2] An acroterion placed at the outer angles of the pediment is an acroterion angularium (angulārium means ‘at the corners’).

  2. Straw mobile - Wikipedia

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    [9] [13] [14] Straw mobiles have even made it into high-end design. Designer Paul Loebach used himmelis as inspiration for a line of pendant lights and his designs have also been recreated by other companies. [15] [16] Another way that Straw mobiles have gained popularity is as a simple craft. While Straw mobiles can be extremely intricate and ...

  3. The creators of Skelly, the 12-foot skeleton, talk about how ...

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    To bring it to life, there were drawings, computer renderings, a 3D printout and then a lot of testing to make sure the 12-foot lawn, 6 1/2-foot wide ornament — made of high-density polyethylene ...

  4. Islamic art - Wikipedia

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    Some earlier schemes create designs using mixtures of tiles each of a single colour that are either cut to shape or are small and of a few shapes, used to create abstract geometric patterns. Later large painted schemes use tiles painted before firing with a part of the scheme – a technique requiring confidence in the consistent results of firing.

  5. David Bowie - Wikipedia

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    David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie (/ ˈ b oʊ i / BOH-ee), [1] was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  6. Victorian decorative arts - Wikipedia

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    Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a grand excess of ornament. The Victorian era is known for its interpretation and eclectic revival of historic styles mixed with the introduction of Asian and Middle Eastern influences in furniture, fittings, and interior decoration.