Decorative Arts Glossary

The decorative arts world is full of unusual terminology, so here's a glossary to help you find what you want. Click on a term to see a brief description and, in most cases, examples that illustrate that term. (If you know any wonderfully arcane words we haven't included here, please contact the Librarian and we'll add them.)

Glossary

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S
Saucer Dome
Sconce
Scroll
Scroll Frame
Segmental
Shaft
Shell Vaulting
Soffit
Spandrel
Splay
Split Fillet
Stereotomy
Stopped Fluting
Strapwork
String Course or Belt Course
Swag