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Definition of Friezes
1. frieze [n] - See also: frieze
Lexicographical Neighbors of Friezes
Literary usage of Friezes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sculpture: The Reliefs from the Theater by Mary C. Sturgeon (1977)
"The apparent infrequency of such friezes arises from their complete absence in
... There is now abundant room for sculptured friezes : at the front of the ..."
2. Treasures of Art in Great Britain: Being an Account of the Chief Collections by Gustav Friedrich Waagen (1854)
"... from others — Metopes and friezes — The laws of their style — Sculptures from
the Temple of Theseus — From the Pronaos — From the Temple of the unwinged ..."
3. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1909)
"friezes.—In Fig. 48 is shown a cast-iron frieze. The ornament is bold, and has
considerable relief. but being entirely on the surface and not undercut, ..."
4. A History of Ancient Sculpture by Lucy Myers Wright Mitchell (1883)
"Frieze. — Its Subjects. Passionateness in Treatment. — Contrast to Attic friezes.
— Affinities in Style. — Sculpture in other Parts of Peloponnesos. ..."
5. The Antiquary (1901)
"... of the women inspired in certain savage tribes designs for friezes, etc., which
may be seen round the houses of chiefs in Central Brazil. ..."
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