中文翻译与英英解释| In the history of art and design, the term strapwork refers to a stylised representation in ornament of strips or bands of curling leather, parchment or metal cut into elaborate shapes, with piercings and often interwoven. Strapwork is a frequent element of grotesques ? arabesque or candelabra figures filled with fantastical creatures, garlands and other elements?which were a frequent decorative motif in 16th century Mannerism, and revived in the 19th century and which may appear on walls?painted, in frescos, carved in wood, or molded in plaster or stucco ? or in graphic work. |
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