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2. Ornament (art) - Wikipedia

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   Ornament is decoration used to embellish parts of a building or object, with various motifs and materials. Learn about the history of ornament in different cultures and periods, from Ancient Egypt to Modernism, and the concepts of ornamental forms and styles.

3. Garden ornament - Wikipedia

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   Concrete Aboriginal: a lawn ornament once common in Australia. Concrete goose: a popular lawn ornament in the United States. A front lawn featuring an International Truck is an example of "found object art". Elephant ears and sunflowers were purposely planted to adorn the antique farm equipment on this US lawn.

4. Islamic ornament - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the history and characteristics of Islamic ornament, which uses decorative forms and patterns in Islamic art and architecture. Explore the arabesque, a form of artistic decoration consisting of curving plant-based elements, and the geometric patterns derived from designs used in earlier cultures.

5. Acanthus (ornament) - Wikipedia

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   Acanthus is a plant-inspired decoration in architecture and art, especially in the Corinthian and Composite orders. Learn about its origin, history, and variations in different styles and media.

6. Christmas ornament - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the origins and evolution of Christmas ornaments, from glass baubles invented in Germany in the 16th century to modern plastic and metal decorations. Discover how ornaments are made, exported, collected and displayed around the world.

7. Decorative arts - Wikipedia

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   Decorative arts are arts or crafts that combine beauty and function, such as ceramics, metalwork, furniture, jewellery and textiles. Learn about the distinction from fine arts, the influence of different materials, the Arts and Crafts movement and the role of customization.