frieze

Meanings

• noun

  A long, horizontal band of ornamental or decorative sculpture or bas-relief, typically placed high up on the walls of a building.

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Rhymes

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ease , tease , please , seize

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Variants

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frieze , friezelike , friezes

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Etymology

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From Old French frieze, from Latin frisium, frigidum, cold, from frigus, cold.

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Trivia

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1. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is famous for its intricate friezes depicting scenes from Greek mythology.

2. Friezes were often used in ancient Egypt to decorate the walls of temples and tombs.

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Related Concepts

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1. bas-relief: A form of sculpture in which figures or decorative designs are represented in low relief, projecting slightly from the background.

2. architectural decoration: The artistic embellishment of buildings, often including sculpture, painting, and other forms of visual art.

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Culture

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Friezes have been used extensively in various architectural styles throughout history, from ancient Greek and Roman buildings to Gothic cathedrals and modern skyscrapers. They often depict mythological scenes, historical events, or geometric patterns.

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