Decorative Arts Glossary

noun a pleated or gathered piece of material, typically on a garment or curtain, used for decoration or as an embellishment

• The ball gown was adorned with intricate furbelows along the hem.
• She added some furbelows to her dress to make it more eye-catching.
• I don't really like all those furbelows on her outfit.
• His speech was full of unnecessary furbelows, making it hard to understand his main point.

adjective decorated or embellished with decorative elements

• The grand ballroom was ornamented with intricate chandeliers and ornate tapestries.
• Her living room is ornamented with quirky knick-knacks and vintage posters.
• The graffiti wall was ornamented with colorful tags and bold designs.
• His speech was ornamented with flowery language and poetic phrases.

noun a picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together side by side

adjective relating to or characteristic of a triptych

• The artist created a stunning triptych for the art exhibition.
• Have you seen that cool triptych at the gallery?
• That triptych is totally lit!
• The three-part story acted as a triptych, each part revealing a different layer of the mystery.