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Sculpture of European Furniture and Its Enlightenment

Engraving European furniture and its implication are:

Ranunculus ternatus: Ranunculus ternatus patterns exist in a large number of western designs and decorations. It is the most representative plant decorative pattern in different western cultural forms, which is of great significance in the history of decorative art. The artistic effects it produces can make people have positive and happy associations such as flowers, green leaves, sunshine and waves. It is classical, aristocratic, auspicious and praying for peace.

Laurel: a common theme in European classical decorative arts. In ancient Greece, the crowns worn by emperors and Olympic champions were all made of laurel trees, which was a symbol of honor. This is the origin of laurel. So the flower language of laurel is-pride. Napoleon once regarded laurel as a symbol of power and used laurel as decoration in the furniture of that period.

Shells: Filipinos think shells are a symbol of luck. In European classical furniture in the late Renaissance, scallop decoration is more widely used, and scallop carving can often be seen on the back of sofas, chairs or cabinets.

Lion: The image of animals also appears in European classical decorative arts, among which the lion is the most used one. The lion is handsome, dignified, aristocratic and a symbol of strength and courage.