A sheen or patina either naturally occurring or simulated, which gives the appearance of age.
aesthetics
The study of what is beautiful; in architecture, beauty as perceived by the senses and emotions.
A luster or sheen that develops with use over time, usually associated with fine antiques, vintage furniture and leather.
Pattern Repeat:
The interval between the repetitions of the same pattern.
aerugo A sheen or patina either naturally occurring or simulated, which gives the appearance of age.
altar The focal point of a place of worship, raised platform or table where ceremonies are performed.
alter To change in any manner.
(Pronunciation: "SHEEN-den") An early style of Japanese palace architecture, which lacked a system of dividing interior space—with the exception of portable curtains or folding screens.
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Patina - A metal finish, caused by oxidation or corrosion, giving the piece a "weathered" look. Patina imparts an attractive sheen or color to the metal.
Purbeck
A dark-coloured, shelly limestone from the Isle of Purbeck (Dorset) that can be polished to a high sheen.
Stucco techniques were elaborated by the Italians during the Renaissance and spread through Europe. This marble dust compound could be molded into decorative shapes, polished to a sheen, or painted.
Synthetic Stucco: ...
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