rounded ornament
[ˈraʊndɪd ˈɔːrnəmənt]
nounpl: rounded ornaments
ornamento arredondado
1. A decorative object or design element featuring a spherical, circular, or curved shape used to embellish architecture, furniture, or objects
The baroque building was adorned with golden rounded ornaments along its facade.
O edifício barroco era adornado com ornamentos arredondados dourados ao longo de sua fachada.
2. In architecture, a protruding decorative feature with smooth, curved surfaces, such as a rosette or ball finial
The staircase was decorated with rounded ornaments at each newel post.
A escada era decorada com ornamentos arredondados em cada poste de apoio.
3. In jewelry or craftsmanship, a smoothly finished decorative piece with spherical or curved proportions
The craftsman created delicate rounded ornaments for the vintage brooch.
O artesão criou ornamentos arredondados delicados para o broche vintage.
Rounded ornaments are particularly prominent in Brazilian colonial architecture, especially in churches and historic buildings in cities like Salvador, Recife, and Ouro Preto. These elements reflect Portuguese baroque and rococo influences that shaped Brazilian architectural heritage. In contemporary design, rounded ornaments are appreciated in both restoration projects and modern decorative arts.
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