angular decoration
[ˈæŋɡjələr ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: angular decorations / decorações angulares
decoração angular
1. ornamental design characterized by sharp angles, geometric patterns, and straight lines rather than curves
The art deco style featured angular decorations with bold geometric shapes.
O estilo art déco apresentava decorações angulares com formas geométricas ousadas.
2. architectural or artistic embellishment using angular motifs in corners, edges, or structural elements
The building's facade showcased intricate angular decorations that reflected modernist principles.
A fachada do edifício exibia decorações angulares intrincadas que refletiam princípios modernistas.
3. decorative patterns composed of intersecting lines, triangles, and polygonal shapes
Indigenous pottery often incorporated angular decorations representing natural elements.
A cerâmica indígena frequentemente incorporava decorações angulares representando elementos naturais.
Angular decoration is particularly prominent in Brazilian modernist architecture and design movements. It reflects the influence of Art Deco and geometric abstraction in early 20th-century Brazilian artistic movements. The term is commonly used in academic, architectural, and design contexts throughout Portuguese-speaking countries to describe contemporary and historical design elements.
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