The acanthus leaf is a stylized ornamental motif based on the leaves of the Mediterranean Acanthus plant. The motif first appeared in Greek architecture in the 5th century BC, where it adorned the capitals of columns. Over time, the acanthus leaf became a staple in Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque ornamentation, appearing on temples, pediments, pottery, and fountains. It can still be seen today atop columns at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
Cardstock Paper, 11 layers | Artwork: 8″ × 8″ | Framed: 12″ × 12″ | Price $225 | To purchase click here
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Artwork Details:
Title: Acanthus Leaf
Artist: Eric Engel
Product No.: LCP1014
Style: Color Palette 01
Artwork Size: 8 × 8 in. | Matted Size: 12 × 12 in. | Framed Size: 13.25 x 13.25 in.
Layers: 11
Materials: Eleven layers of 65 lb colored paper
Approx. Weight:
Matted: 1.2 lb | Framed: 3.8 lb
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