Ornamental work or decoration made to resemble flowers; decorative patterns or designs featuring floral motifs.
From 'flower' + 'work' (Old English 'weorc'). This term describes both the artistic process and product of creating flower-inspired decorative objects.
Flowerwork in Islamic architecture represents a fascinating constraint—because animal representation was religiously restricted, artists developed floral patterns of incredible mathematical complexity that rival any portrait in artistic achievement!
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