Egg and Dart Ornamentation

Illustration

by Mark Cartwright
published on 08 October 2013

Egg and Dart Ornamentation — The egg and dart ornamentation is a common feature of Classical architecture, used especially to decorate a cornice. This example comes from the 5th century BCE Temple of Apollo on Delos.

About the Author

Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.

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Cartwright, M. (2013, October 08). Egg and Dart Ornamentation. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2091/egg-and-dart-ornamentation/

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