A decorative motif of flowers, leaves, or ribbons arranged in the form of a garland or wreath, often used in art, architecture, or design.
From French guirlande, from Italian ghirlanda (garland). The term came to English from Renaissance art and architecture, referring to the decorative arrangement inspired by actual flower garlands.
Guirlandes were architectural fashion in the Renaissance—buildings and manuscripts were decorated with these painted or carved wreath patterns—and they represented a shift toward naturalistic decoration that celebrated beauty and abundance.
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