crescent

(noun)

The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

Related Terms

Examples of crescent in the following topics:

  • Architecture of the Mughal Period

    • It is topped by a large double dome and a finial, combining both the traditional Islamic motif of the crescent moon and the Hindu symbol of the trident, associated with the god Shiva.

  • Bronze Age Advancements in Metallurgy

    • These symbols have been interpreted generally as a sun or full moon, a lunar crescent, and stars (including a cluster interpreted as the Pleiades).

  • Neolithic Art

    • Beginning around 6400 BCE, this period is characterized by the emergence of distinctive cultures throughout the Fertile Crescent, such as the Halafian (Turkey, Syria, Northern Mesopotamia) and Ubaid (Southern Mesopotamia) cultures.

  • Architecture of the New Kingdom

    • The precinct has several smaller temples associated with it and has its own sacred lake, constructed in a crescent shape.