Decorated Incipit Page - Google Art Project (6850309)
In addition to its ordinary English meaning, decorated can mean: *In architecture, "Decorated", "Decorated Period", or "Decorated Gothic" is a period and style of mediaeval Gothic architecture. * A person who has been awarded a military award or decoration is often said to have been "decorated". See also *Decoration (other) Decoration may refer to: * Decorative arts * A house painter and decorator's craft * An act or object intended to increase the beauty of a person, room, etc. * An award that is a token of recognition to the recipient intended for wearing Other ...

Decorate
Decoration may refer to: * Decorative arts * A house painter and decorator's craft * An act or object intended to increase the beauty of a person, room, etc. * An award that is a token of recognition to the recipient intended for wearing Other uses * Cake decorating, the art of making a usually ordinary cake visually interesting * Christmas decoration, festive decorations used at Christmas time * Decorations (John Ireland), ''Decorations'' (John Ireland), a set of three pieces for piano solo composed in 191213 by John Ireland * Decorator pattern, a design pattern used in object-oriented programming * In-glaze decoration, a method of decorating ceramics - decoration applied before firing ** On-glaze decoration, a method of decorating ceramics - decoration applied after glazing * In-mould decoration, a method of decorating moulded plastics * Interior design, the internal finishing of a building * Link decoration, the style of visual appearance of hyperlinks * Name decoration, a t ...
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Decorated Period
English Gothic is an architectural style that flourished from the late 12th until the mid-17th century. The style was most prominently used in the construction of cathedrals and churches. Gothic architecture's defining features are pointed arches, rib vaults, buttresses, and extensive use of stained glass. Combined, these features allowed the creation of buildings of unprecedented height and grandeur, filled with light from large stained glass windows. Important examples include Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral. The Gothic style endured in England much longer than in Continental Europe. The Gothic style was introduced from France, where the various elements had first been used together within a single building at the choir of the Abbey of Saint-Denis north of Paris, completed in 1144. The earliest large-scale applications of Gothic architecture in England were Canterbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Many features of Gothic architecture had e ...
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Military Awards And Decorations
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. DoD Manual 1348.33, 2010, Vol. 3 A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion. Civil decorations awarded to military personnel should not be considered military decorations, although some orders of chivalry have civil and military divisions. Decorations received by police and fire brigade personnel may sometimes be considered alongside military decorations, on which they may be modelled, although they are strictly not military awards. History Decorations have been known since ancient times. The Egyptian Old Kingdom had the Order of the Golden Collar while the New Kingdom awarded the Order of the Golden Fly. Celts and Romans wore a torc or received other military decorations such as the ''hasta pura'', a spear without a tip. Dayaks wore and still wear tattoos, etc. Necklaces and bracelets were given during ...
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