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zoomorphic
zoomorphic, a. (zəʊəʊˈmɔːfɪk) [f. as prec. + -ic.] 1. Representing or imitating animal forms, as in decorative art or symbolism.1872 Archaeol. Cant. VIII. 266 A legend not in runes, but in zoomorphic characters. 1885 M'Crie Sk. & Stud. 23 The zoomorphic character so conspicuous in the ornamentation ...
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Zoomorphic palette
The zoomorphic palette is a type of cosmetic palette made during the predynastic period of Egypt. It appears that the zoomorphic palette type followed the creation of the Rhomboidal cosmetic palette type.
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zoomorphize
zooˈmorphize, v. [f. zoomorphic + -ize.] trans. To make zoomorphic; to attribute an animal form or nature to.1895 Folk-Lore Mar. 75 The belief in sympathetic interchange and interrelation between man and the lower animals,..the zoomorphizing of everything.
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Zoomorph (disambiguation)
the shaping of something in animal form or terms
Zoomorph may also refer to:
Zoomorphs, a line of educational toys by River Dolphin Toys
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zoomorphosed
zoomorˈphosed, ppl. a. rare. [f. zoomorph, after metamorphosed ppl. a.] Of a decorative or symbolic design: formed into an animal-like shape; rendered zoomorphic (sense 1).1955 Proc. Prehist. Soc. XXI. 234 The famous sheath with zoomorphosed wave-tendril,..which forms part of his Third La Tène style...
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Zoomorphism
Zoomorphic language for things, ideas
A literary phrase such as "The roar of the ocean". Zoomorphic representation in Islamic art
One example of a zoomorphic object is the incense burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi
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zoomorph
zoomorph (ˈzəʊəʊmɔːf) [f. Gr. ζῷον animal + µορϕή shape.] A representation of an animal form in art; a zoomorphic design or figure.1889 [see skeuomorph 1]. 1895 Haddon Evol. Art 40 The designs are based on human faces..; sometimes the human form is employed, and occasionally zoomorphs are depicted. ...
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Iberian paleochristian decorated tile
The decorative motifs are mostly religious (in particular, the Chi Rho), although there are also zoomorphic and vegetal examples.
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anthropomorphic
anthropomorphic, a. (ænˌθrəʊpəʊˈmɔːfɪk) [f. Gr. ἀνθρωπόµορϕ-ος (see anthropomorphous) + -ic.] 1. Of the nature of anthropomorphism. a. Treating the Deity as anthropomorphous, or as having a human form and character.1827 Hare Guesses i. (1873) 67 Their anthropomorphic Religion..reacted powerfully upo...
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, stag, goat, sheep, ox, wolf, stork, etc.), and the anthropo-zoomorphic. Zoomorphic and anthropo-zoomorphic masks might have white, black, or red painted horns attached to them.
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Glossary | The Zoomorphic Imagination in Chinese Art and Culture ...
3 Representing the Twelve Calendrical Animals as Beastly, Human, and Hybrid Beings in Medieval China
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an islamic vase with zoomorphic handles, persia, kashan, late 12th-early 13th century
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Bijago art
Zoomorphic masks for coming-of-age rituals
Zoomorphic masks representing cows ("vaca-bruta"), sharks, stingrays and, occasionally, other local animals
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Wenshou
Wenshou or zoomorphic ornaments are statues of dragons and other animals, that are found on the roofs of Chinese temples, palaces, and homes.
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Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
Other paintings dating back to the Epipaleolithic period were of zoomorphic semi-naturalist design. Some anthropomorphic and zoomorphic designs, both geometric and abstract, date from the Neolithic period.
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