noun
- decorative motifs based on stylized flowers or leaves, especially in classical architecture and art
Usage: architecture; art history
Examples
- The ancient Greek temple featured beautiful anthemia carved along the frieze.
- Classical anthemia often include palmettes and lotus blossoms.
- The architect incorporated traditional anthemia into the building’s decorative scheme.
- Museum visitors admired the intricate anthemia on the Roman columns.
- Art students studied the various forms of anthemia used in different periods.
- The restoration project carefully reproduced the original anthemia patterns.