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- Dictionaryan·the·mi·on/anˈTHēmēən/
noun
- 1. an ornamental design of alternating motifs resembling clusters of narrow leaves or honeysuckle petals.
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anthemion, design consisting of a number of radiating petals, developed by the ancient Greeks from the Egyptian and Asiatic form known as the honeysuckle or lotus palmette. The anthemion was used widely by the Greeks and Romans to embellish various parts of ancient buildings.
- Acroterion
acroterion, in architecture, decorative pedestal for an...
- Acroterion
The meaning of ANTHEMION is a flat ornament of floral form (as in relief sculpture or in painting).
1 Decorative group of leafy forms resembling a radiating cluster of flowers on the same plant, and called by some a honeysuckle: it occurs in Classical architecture above acroteria, on antefixa, on cornices, on the hypotrachelium of some varieties of the Greek Ionic Order, and elsewhere, often used alternately with the palmette or lotus in ...
Anthemion, an artistic motif that is widely recognized for its decorative appeal, consists of a radial cluster of palm leaves or floral patterns reminiscent of honeysuckle. This decorative element is synonymous with classical architecture and design, illustrating an affinity for the natural elegance found in Greek and Roman aesthetics .
In ancient Greek and Roman uses it is also known as the anthemion (from the Greek ανθέμιον, a flower). It is found in most artistic media, but especially as an architectural ornament, whether carved or painted, and painted on ceramics. It is very often a component of the design of a frieze or border.
Anthemion definition: an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc.. See examples of ANTHEMION used in a sentence.
May 18, 2018 · views 1,871,312 updated May 18 2018. anthemion (pl. anthemia). 1. Decorative group of leafy forms resembling a radiating cluster of flowers on the same plant, and called by some a honeysuckle: it occurs in Classical architecture above acroteria, on antefixa, on cornices, on the hypotrachelium of some varieties of the Greek Ionic ...
