Decoration and ornament

Decoration and ornament is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Art; Decorative arts. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Charming Tails (Trademark); Composition ornament; Cottages--Decoration; Nightclubs--Decoration; Tombs--Decoration; Towers--Decoration. The heading is held on record by Library of Congress. 3 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source. The name also appears as Decorative art.

Also recorded as Design, Decorative; Painting, Decorative; Decoration and ornament, Primitive; Nature in ornament; Decorative design; Art, Decorative; Decorative art; Ornament.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Art; Decorative arts (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Decoration and ornament (sh85036229))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Decoration and ornament (sh85036229))

• Includes: Charming Tails (Trademark); Composition ornament; Cottages--Decoration; Nightclubs--Decoration; Tombs--Decoration; Towers--Decoration (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Decoration and ornament (sh85036229))

Sources

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Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress
Library of Congress Subject Headings: Decoration and ornament (sh85036229)
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