ornament

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Decoration related to the function on the old town hall in Leipzig

An ornament is used for jewelry , to beautify a surface, a building or an object . That is the purpose of artistic , craft, or craft ornamentation . This also includes the treatment of metallic, stone or glass surfaces using grinding techniques. Ornamental decorations are also used in horticulture , for example in the design and layout of parks and gardens.

The decorations are a central criterion for examination and classification of stylistics .

It is unclear to what extent decorating in handicrafts technically favors production or the use of the (decorated) piece (e.g. compared to ornament / decoration).

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