SYMBOLISM IN ORNAMENTATION OF ANCIENT CULTURES
Keywords:
ornament, ethnography, symbol, geometric, floral, mythological, signsAbstract
The article examines the role of signs and symbolism in the ornaments of ancient cultures. An important issue of synthesis of functionality and aesthetics in ornament is considered. Investigated the psychological influence of the rhythm and meaning in the ornament on the perception of the viewer.
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