Nov 16, 2017 16:13
6 yrs ago
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French term
médaillons
French to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Persian miniatures
Hello,
This is from a text about a well-know jeweller who drew inspiration from Oriental art in his creations.
In the sentence below, I do not understand the meaning of "médaillons". From what I gather, Persian miniatures often illustrated stories, and sometimes had a decorative border featuring arabesques. This same type of pattern could theoretically be found on rugs as well. Is that what the author might be referring to? Any insight much appreciated!
Le joaillier reproduit notamment des motifs de grilles islamiques ainsi que les médaillons aux arabesques fluides de tapis ou miniatures persanes.
This is from a text about a well-know jeweller who drew inspiration from Oriental art in his creations.
In the sentence below, I do not understand the meaning of "médaillons". From what I gather, Persian miniatures often illustrated stories, and sometimes had a decorative border featuring arabesques. This same type of pattern could theoretically be found on rugs as well. Is that what the author might be referring to? Any insight much appreciated!
Le joaillier reproduit notamment des motifs de grilles islamiques ainsi que les médaillons aux arabesques fluides de tapis ou miniatures persanes.
Proposed translations
(English)
4 | medallions | Yvonne Gallagher |
Proposed translations
17 hrs
medallions
As Helen says in Dbox. they don't have to be 3-dimensional. And here they are reproducxtions of the motifs
Some examples:
https://www.pinterest.ie/nourison/persian-medallions/
http://www.ddoty.com/persmedallion.html
Some examples:
https://www.pinterest.ie/nourison/persian-medallions/
http://www.ddoty.com/persmedallion.html
Discussion
3 (1740, Académie). Petit bas-relief circulaire représentant une effigie. Archit. ➙ Médaille (→ Force, cit. 76; fouiller, cit. 8).