Carvings Sentence Examples

The parish church of Santa Maria has some good pictures and wood carvings.

Damghan was an important city in the middle ages, but only a ruined mosque with a number of massive columns and some fine wood carvings and two minarets of the 11th century remain of that period.

A notebook lay on the table next to a few scrolls, an ancient manuscript and another block of stone with carvings too faint for Gabe to read.

The church of St James - also called Schottenkirche - a plain Romanesque basilica of the 12th century, derives its name from the monastery of Irish Benedictines ("Scoti") to which it was attached; the principal doorway is covered with very singular grotesque carvings.

A perfect set of signs was copied in 1764 from a pagoda at Verdapettah near Cape Comorin, and one equally complete existed at the same period on the ceiling of a temple near Mindurah 9 The hieroglyphs representing the signs of the zodiac in astronomical works are found in manuscripts of about the 10th century, but in carvings not until the 15th or 16th.

The sacristy has fine carvings.

Medieval literature abounds in references to Tristan and Iseult, and their adventures were translated into many tongues and are found depicted in carvings and tapestries.

In the old citadel on the height, the remains of a Hindu palace with some interesting carvings indicate the former importance of the place.

The facades are frequently adorned with carvings and inscriptions, one of which records the legend of the capture of a siren in 1403, who lived for some time among the people of Edam, but escaped again to the sea.

In his gift for recording the most subtle characters of architectural carvings and details, Ruskin has hardly been surpassed by the most distinguished painters.

The oldest example of native sarcophagi are copied from Egyptian mummy-cases, painted with colours and ornamented with carvings in low relief; towards and during the Greek period the contours of the body begin to be marked more clearly on the cover.

Beneath a street in the town is a curious example of a hermit's cave, excavated in the chalk, and containing rude carvings of the crucifixion and other sacred subjects.

Its elaborate carvings illustrate the life of Buddha.

Pottery models of offerings are found in the ashes, and these were probably the substitutes for sacrifices decreed by Cheops (Khufu) in his temple reforms. A great clearance of temple offerings was made now, or earlier, and a chamber full of them has yielded the fine ivory carvings and the glazed figures and tiles which show the splendid work of the Ist dynasty.

The palace is richly embellished throughout with lavish stone carvings.

Its exterior is adorned with statues and busts of Connecticut statesmen and carvings of scenes in the history of the state.

The upper church is basilican in form, the nave being, as customary in Coptic churches, divided into three sections by wooden screens, which are adorned by carvings in ivory and wood.

Within the curtain stand the monastic buildings, a large garden and a cruciform chapel, with many curious old stone carvings, half hidden beneath whitewash.

The curious carvings and ramparts, at Burghead on the coast of Elgin, and the underground stone houses locally called "wheems," in which Roman fragments have been found, may represent the native forms of dwelling, &c., and some of the "Late Celtic" metal-work may belong to this age.

The facades of the houses are usually built in courses of brick and stone, and adorned with carvings, sculptures and inscriptions.

Within are some fine carvings, brasses and monuments.

The love of its citizens for sculpture is abundantly manifest in the statues and carvings on their houses.

The churches were adorned with frescoes, wall and floor mosaics, some well preserved, and marble carvings similar to work found at Ravenna.

There are many interesting brick houses, dating chiefly from the first half of the 17th century, with curious gables and picturesque ornamentation, carvings and inscriptions.

The interior is fitted with magnificent wood carvings and stained glass windows illustrating the principal scenes of "Carmen Sylva's" writings.

For the graves yielded not only new types of statues, bronzes, ivory carvings and painted pottery - all of the highest artistic value - but also a large number of stone stelae inscribed with funerary formulae in the Meroitic script.

Superior hand-made carpets are also made, and Quito artisans show much skill in wood carvings and in gold and silver works; the women excel in fine needlework and lace-making.

The two oldest churches date from the reign of Stephen the Great (1458-1504); perhaps the finest, however, are the 17thcentury metropolitan, St Spiridion and Trei Erarchi, the last a curious example of Byzantine art, erected in 1639 or 1640 by Basil the Wolf, and adorned with countless gilded carvings on its outer walls and twin towers.

They were elaborate carvings, which can be identified from some distance away.

The whole of this suite of rooms is richly adorned with carvings in wood.

The little museum had a completely different feel with the hard black basalt, but because of that the carvings remained much sharper.

The new owner was then burgled, and the carvings were fenced to an Amsterdam junk dealer.

Each case held a row of tiny, intricate carvings.

Click on the links below to have a go at copying the ornate carvings on the columns, or creating a symmetrical ceiling rose.

The ruined temples and pyramids are noted for their exquisite carvings.

This project tests the novel technique of 3D laser scanning for the recording of prehistoric rock carvings.

The tiny St James Church contains some superb carvings.

There's time to explore the town and browse the many craft shops selling ornate wood carvings and locally produced clothes.

Also involved, producing carvings, was Harry Hems, the noted church restorer.

During the Bronze Age the same areas included carvings of ships.

Our chainsaw wood art carvings will make a lovely gift for you or a loved one.

Inside can be found many wood carvings by a Canon Wilson, a vicar there for 40 years.

Numerous stone carvings were found on the river's edge.

This book portrays examples of indigenous handicrafts, including textiles, water dippers, lacquer-ware, jewellry, furniture and wood carvings.

Some rare contemporary museum exhibits are adorned with carvings.

Carvings of elephant ivory were first brought back from the West African coast by Portuguese explorers in the 15 th century.

Burial cairns and stone circles, rock carvings and standing stones, duns and hillforts speak of millennia of continuous habitation.

For the most part, the location and grouping of different carvings seems entirely haphazard.

The rather louche carvings, turquoise and claret sheet roof and, of course, mirrors, add a special theatricality to the ambiance.

This casting was taken directly from one of the two supporting carvings either side of the corbel that supports the misericord.

Inspired by other giant rock carvings such as Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, Mr. Stoddart has chosen a granite mountain.

If you're still nonplussed, then just take a wander and enjoy the animal carvings in the Chapter House.

There is an interesting Bee and Butterfly stained glass window, stone carvings and a splendid 17th century pulpit and canopy.

There are six crude carvings in arched recesses, viz.

He came up with the idea of adding intricate and ornate carvings on the back splat - the central support of the chair back.

Archeologists have recently found well-preserved Yew wood carvings at ancient sites of springs and wells which were probably votive offerings.

The carvings were both intricate and surprisingly well-preserved considering they had been braving wind, rain and snow since 1697.

Moving deeper into central India, you visit Khajuraho to see the exquisite workmanship of the carvings on its temples.

Horses with their manes clipped like this appear on rune stone carvings of the Vikings which can be seen in Norway.

Other carvings depict the rare breeds housed at the Tower including a saddleback pig, soay sheep and a dexter cow.

He also ensured that these fine carvings were saved from the ravages of termite attack.

These tables have exquisite carvings accented with a distinctive caramel finish and subtle gold tipping.

The Egyptians are known for their bold, colorful designs, ornate carvings and of course, the intricacy of the patterns and hieroglyphics.

Carvings, lacquer, and embroidery are all common facets of this style.

These pieces are traditionally made from mahogany and other solid woods, which can accommodate the elaborate carvings that were the hallmark of this style.

There's no place for elaborate carvings or tassels anywhere in a minimalist space.

Traditional Mexican folk art includes wooden carvings, statues, religious art and other hand crafted ornaments.

From pottery to wood carvings, you can find these influences in what is popularly called the Southwestern style.

Ornate heavy wood doors with intricate carvings are one choice for a sophisticated approach to Southwestern design.

Others are better suited to elaborate style carvings such as those that will complement old world decorating styles.

Use cherry for a subtle grain that will enhance but not compete with carvings, and a finish that is deep and lustrous.

Use walnut for heavy, ornate carvings so the grain does not compete with the detail.

The gilded materials, scrolling and high relief carvings could potentially overwhelm very small foyers.

Cutting is an art, not just in the elaborate fruit and vegetable carvings, but in preparation as well.

Decorations for a wooden structure are usually minimal, as the pagoda itself is often the centerpiece of the décor, and it may have elaborate carvings or details already.

For example, a destination wedding that's being held in Polynesia might feature small models of the Easter Island sculptures or a cake in the style of Mãori carvings.

Specialty designs featuring tiki carvings, palm trees, fruits or island scenes will naturally cost more than standard designs because of the additional work and supplies involved in their creation.

The cache-sexe can be traced to the Paleolithic period, where stone carvings of fecund women, such as the Venus of Lespugue, depict panels of string fore and aft.

Me and Ro prides itself on the beauty of simplicity, offering pieces designed through wax carvings and metal fabrication.

This includes choosing different stone or other material, adding emblems or symbols or customizing the headstone with engravings or carvings.

Filigree rings that use heart-shaped scrollwork or carvings along the ring's band or beneath the setting.

The intricate carvings form individual and unique rings, each one a miniature work of art.

Tiny, delicate carvings along the edges of the ring would have been difficult to even the most skilled of craftsmen in the past but are possible today.

There are a wide range of styles of carved rings available from rings with subtle carvings to heavily ornate rings.

For a more traditional look, choose a band with intricate carvings or detail.

You can find these bags adorned with carvings or decorative pockets.

Gemini's hands are particularly nimble and dexterous, so any profession that requires detailed product carvings would be a good fit.

Some of the heels feature intricate and beautiful carvings, making them look like a piece of medieval furniture.

Soon they were creating their own knot designs as wood carvings, and many times the knots were worked into a pattern that would create an animal, person or even a butterfly.

From mummified remains to ancient carvings in clay, evidence of early tattooing goes back many thousands of years.

Tropical print tablecloths and matching napkins with Tiki style carvings on them are an attractive way to set the table for your luau party.

They emerged through a back door into a massive foyer made of white marble and limestone with ancient carvings on the walls and statues positioned throughout.

It contains some fine carvings, many interesting old tombs, and a monument of Jan Nieuwenhuizen, the founder of the Society for Public Welfare (Tot Nut van het Algemeen) in 1785.

The principal manufactures are cotton and woollen goods, carvings in ivory and working in metals, &c., all of which handicrafts are chiefly carried on in the eastern states.

The carvings round the north, south and west doors have been partially defaced by the Turks.

Their forms are not ungraceful, and many of them are covered over with beautiful and elaborate carvings of flowers, animals and palm branches.

The cathedral contains some fine stained glass, the largest organ in Germany (1856), and a number of interesting old paintings and carvings by Jorg Syrlin the elder, Jorg Syrlin the younger, Burkhard Engelberger, and other masters of the Swabian school.

At the Louvre, Goujon, under the direction of Lescot, executed the carvings of the south-west angle of the court, the reliefs of the Escalier Henri II., and the Tribune des Cariatides, for which he received 737 livres on the 5th of September 1550.

In the market-place are two remarkable crosses covered with rude carvings, and assigned by some to the 7th century, being similar to those at Monasterboice and elsewhere in Ireland.

On the hills to the north of the town, across the Unstrut, lies Schenkelburg, once the residence of the poet Gellert, and noticeable for the grotesque carvings in the sandstone rocks.

The gilded wood carvings of Santa Clara are noteworthy; and in the courtyard of the federal palace there are other specimens of the same work.

Architects, turners, tilemakers, decorative artists and sculptors, coming from China and from Korea, erected grand temples for the worship of Buddha enshrining images of much beauty and adorned with paintings and carvings of considerable merit.

Above these ties are the cornice brackets and beams, corresponding in general design to the cornice of the walls, and the intermediate space is filled with open carvings of dragons or other characteristic designs.

All the architectural and decorative details, all the carvings and colors, all the accessories everything was wrought in silk, and each of the 1500 figures forming the procession wore exactly appropriate costume.

Pottery is manufactured on a small scale; ornamental carvings are made in Maltese stone and exported to a limited extent.

Silks, cottons, carpets, furniture, white-wood carvings and straw hats are the chief products of the local industry.

The west door has good early ironwork; and on one of the tower-arch pillars are some remarkable early carvings of jocular character, one of which represents a man assaulted by a woman with a ladle.

It has the interesting Evangelical church of St John, built in the 15th century, with carvings by Veit Stoss, paintings by Wohlgemut, Martin Sch6n and others, and a ciborium by Adam Krafft; a fountain, the Schone Brunnen, and several schools.

The drawings in Fergusson's work entitled Tree and Serpent Worship are very unsatisfactory, and his suggestion that the carvings illustrate tree and serpent worship is quite erroneous.