motif
in the visual arts, individual design element, alone or combined to produce a pattern
acanthus
ornamental motif based on a characteristic Mediterranean plant with jagged leaves, Acanthus spinosus
star
polygons as symbolic elements
Israelites carrying grapes of Canaan
Artistic motif, based on Bible verse Numbers 13:23
foil
artistic representation of circular leaf shapes used in architecture
sun cross
motif of a circle containing four or more spokes forming a cross
Flash
tattoo design
halo
religious symbol representing a ring of light
rapport
individual part that is repeated and creates a pattern in ornamental design
gul
medallion-like motif, often octagonal, typical of traditional hand-woven carpets from Central and West Asia
The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne
artistic theme
compass rose
figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions
charge
heraldic motif; an ordinary, common charge or symbol
linenfold
design motif imitating vertically folded linen fabric, most often used on wooden panelling and furniture
Achilles and Ajax playing
Motive in ancient Greek art
Nordic cross flag
flags for the Nordic countries using crosses, usually Scandinavian cross
frieze group
type of symmetry group
paisley
design using droplet-shaped vegetable motifs
Occitan cross
heraldic cross and motif
motif
in textile arts, a recurring component of a larger design
arrow fletching motif
Japanese traditional motif
Shell of Saint James
pilgrim symbol of the Way of Saint James
crucifixion
central image of Christian art and the visual focus of Christian contemplation
Jazz
1990s design featured on disposable cups
bone
decorative element based on bones
Runic animal
decorative animal figures on runic inscriptions
cornucopia
mythological symbol of abundance, also called the horn of plenty
Tudor rose
heraldic badge
heart
symbol representing the heart
quatrefoil
artistic representation of four circular leaf shapes used in architecture
Celtic leaf crown
Celtic design motif
knot
ornamental motif resembling an interlaced cord or cords
Woman at the window
ancient holy artistic motif from the near east
ogee
S-curved form used in woodworking, moulding textile weaving, and architecture
circle of stars
heraldic symbol
crescent
shape that resembles the moon before it reaches the first-quarter lunar phase, or after it passes the last quarter
grape motif
Chinese traditional motif
lotus motif with interlocking branches
Chinese traditional motif
zoomorphic mask motif
Chinese traditional motif
trumpet spiral
diverging spiral motif found in Celtic and Insular art
tea drinking
an artistic motif of people drinking tea
Madonna
type of porcelain table sets main in East Germany mostly for sales to the Soviet Union
palmette
Decorative motif in the form of a palm leaf
shield boss
part of shield
trefoil
Artistic representation of three circular leaf shapes used in architecture
reticulate
net-like pattern, arrangement, or structure
pomegranate
plant motif resembling a pomegranate, thistle, or artichoke, common in textile design
winged hourglass
symbol
Padded Dancers
Part of the entertainment at Greek symposia and motif of black-figure vase painting