Which term describes a running ornamental motif formed by a spirally wound band used in borders?

Which term describes a running ornamental motif formed by a spirally wound band used in borders?

• A. Scroll
• B. Wreath
• C. Rocaille
• D. Newel

Answer: (A)

This describes a scroll, the running ornamental motif made by a spirally wound band used along borders. In architectural ornament, a scroll is the continuous, curling line that winds into a spiral, often seen as the decorative edge or border pattern known as scrollwork. It echoes the spiraling form of volutes found on Ionic capitals, but extended as a motif along friezes, cornices, and borders. Wreath refers to a circular garland of leaves or flowers, which isn’t defined by a spiraling band. Rocaille is the Rococo style’s rock-like, shell-and-shellwork ornament, much more elaborate and irregular. Newel is a post at the bottom or top of a staircase, not a decorative border motif.

This describes a scroll, the running ornamental motif made by a spirally wound band used along borders. In architectural ornament, a scroll is the continuous, curling line that winds into a spiral, often seen as the decorative edge or border pattern known as scrollwork. It echoes the spiraling form of volutes found on Ionic capitals, but extended as a motif along friezes, cornices, and borders.

Wreath refers to a circular garland of leaves or flowers, which isn’t defined by a spiraling band. Rocaille is the Rococo style’s rock-like, shell-and-shellwork ornament, much more elaborate and irregular. Newel is a post at the bottom or top of a staircase, not a decorative border motif.