. An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c, with their derivations . avK6s]. Uf a sea-green colour, or a greyish Wares. Almost immediately after theinvention of Ceramic manufacture, the applica-tion of glaze or coloured enamel must have im-]iroved it. What we term gla(;ure is a light var-nish which enlivens and harmonizes the poroussurface of tcrra-cotta. In
. An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c, with their derivations . avK6s]. Uf a sea-green colour, or a greyish Wares. Almost immediately after theinvention of Ceramic manufacture, the applica-tion of glaze or coloured enamel must have im-]iroved it. What we term gla(;ure is a light var-nish which enlivens and harmonizes the poroussurface of tcrra-cotta. In its simple state it isa mixture of silex and lead, and in this state itis transparent, as we find it on antique vases;when vitrifiable, and mixed with tin, as in thecase of fnajolicas, it is called enamel ; and whenof vitrifiable and earthen substance, such as canonly be melted at the temperature required forthe baking of the paste itself, it is known asGlaze, or couverte, and can be identified in thePersian faiences and Flemish stone-ware. (, 360.) (See Biirty, Chejs-dauvre of theIndustrial Arts.) Glazing. In oil painting, the application of ART AND ARCH/EOLOGV. thin layer of colour to finally modify tlie pottery, a vitreous covering over the surface.(See Glazed Wares.). Fig- 359 Flemish stone-ware Cruche, 17th century. Globe, held in the hand, is the emblem ofpower. Globus, R. A military manoeuvre employedby a body of Roman soldiers when surroundedby superior forces ; it consisted in forming acircle facing in every direction. Glory, Nimbus or Aureole, the Christianattribute of sanctity, is of pagan origin, com-mon to images of the gods, and Roman, evenChristian, emperors. Satan in miniatures ofthe 9th to 13th century wears a glory. Theearliest known Christian example is a gem ofSt. Martin of the early part of the 6th glory round the head is projjerly the nimbusor aureole. The oblong glory surrounding thewhole person, called in Latin vesica piscis
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