Preferred label
Friezes (Ornamental bands)
Broader term
Architectural decorations & ornaments
Scope note
For horizontal bands decorating architecture, furniture, or other objects and containing figures, scenes, or ornamental motifs. Search under FRIEZES (ENTABLATURE COMPONENTS) for specific parts of classical entablatures.
History note
Changed 1/1993 from FRIEZES.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.