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historiated
his·to·ri·at·ed H0218550 (hĭ-stôr′ē-ā′tĭd, -stŏr′-)adj. Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns. [Medieval Latin historiātus, from Latin historia, history; see history.]historiated (hɪˈstɔːrɪˌeɪtɪd) adj (Art Terms) decorated with flowers or animals. Also: storiated [C19: from Medieval Latin historiāre to tell a story in pictures, from Latin historia story]Historiated
HistoriatedOrnament incorporating human or animal figures or plants that have a narrative as distinct from a purely decorative function. |