Glossary of Medieval Art and Achitecture

beak-head: an ornamental motif resembling a bird's head with a prominent beak. Most common in English Romanesque architectural decoration.

other decorative motifs: acanthus, ball flower, bead and reel, billet molding, chevron, dogtooth, diaper, egg and dart, Greek key, lozenge, nailhead, scrollwork, twisted ribbon.

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