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Articulation

Scope note

Use when referring to the manner in which contiguous shapes are joined or formed in architectural or decorative designs or in works of art; also, the clarification of an architectural design by emphasizing certain elements of the structure.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055820

Broader Terms used

<form and composition concepts>

Term used for

spatial articulation

Created

13yrs ago

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