(under ornament)
1Ornament and crime — is an essay written in 1908 by the influential and self consciously modern Austrian architect Adolf Loos under the German title Ornament und Verbrechen . And it was under this challenging title that in 1913 the essay was translated into English:… …
2Ornament and Crime — is an essay written in 1908 by the influential and self consciously modern Austrian architect Adolf Loos under the German title Ornament und Verbrechen. It was under this challenging title that in 1913 the essay was translated into English: The… …
3Ornament Records — Founded 1970s Founder Siegfried A. Ziggy Christmann Genre Blues, jazz, German folk Country of origin Germany Offic …
4Under the wing of — Wing Wing, n. [OE. winge, wenge; probably of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. & Sw. vinge, Icel. v[ae]ngr.] [1913 Webster] 1. One of the two anterior limbs of a bird, pterodactyl, or bat. They correspond to the arms of man, and are usually modified for… …
5Under the wings of — Wing Wing, n. [OE. winge, wenge; probably of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. & Sw. vinge, Icel. v[ae]ngr.] [1913 Webster] 1. One of the two anterior limbs of a bird, pterodactyl, or bat. They correspond to the arms of man, and are usually modified for… …
6tooth ornament — Dogtooth Dog tooth , n.; pl. {Dogteeth}. 1. See {Canine tooth}, under {Canine}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch.) An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth; also called {tooth ornament}. [1913 Webster]… …
7Paris (actor under Domitian) — Not to be mistaken for Lucius Domitius Paris, an actor under Nero. Paris was an actor in Rome in the 1st century AD.Born in Egypt, he came to Rome in the reign of Domitian, where his skills as a pantomimus won him popular favour, noblewomen as… …
8Adiel — Ornament of God. 1.) The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:25). 2.) A family head of the tribe of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:36). 3.) A priest (1 Chr. 9:12) …
9Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… …
10architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… …
