zoomorphic
(adjective)
Having the shape, form, or likeness of an animal.
Examples of zoomorphic in the following topics:
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Sculpture of the Kingdom of Kongo
- Most famously, nkisi take the form of anthropomorphic or zoomorphic wooden carvings.
- Some nkondi assume zoomorphic forms, such as this sculpture of a protective wild animal.
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Fon
- In addition, the cloth appliqué of Dahomey depicted royalty often in similar zoomorphic representation and dealt with matters similar to the reliefs, often the kings leading during warfare.
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African Art
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Art in Western Europe
- The drawings depict zoomorphic and anthropomorphic images of nature including horses and aurochs with mouths and nostrils.
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Art of the Middle Kingdom
- Many are cast with complex patterned and zoomorphic decoration.
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Romanesque Illustrated Books
- The beginnings of the prologues have large zoomorphic and foliate initials.
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Woodlands in the East
- They carved stone tablets with zoomorphic designs, created pottery, and fashioned costumes from animal hides and antlers for ceremonial rituals.