Competitive interactions between males can affect mate-choice decisions of females, so it is important to understand the factors that underlie variation in the frequency and intensity of male–male interactions. In bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae), two hypotheses have been proposed to explain withinand between-species variation in the rate at which males steal each other’s decorations. Males may s...

This overview of Sasanian stuccoes includes sites divided chronologically – without losing sight the regional premises. The iconographic repertoire found in hitherto had been then catalogued ornamental, plant, figural, animal, and monograms. Noteworthy is paragraph on transmission architectural decorations. Although just a few motifs influenced Byzantine decorative language, several were transm...

ISSN 2277-5056 | © 2012 Bonfring Abstract--Mughals are not required to any introduction. Their glory, living style, beautiful architecture with its unique decoration is known to all. Babur was the founder of Mughal dynasty. They made very attractive architecture in India. The architectural decorations reflect the taste, interest, livingstandard style and customs of Mughals. These monuments are ...

mosque as the house of god has always been significant to rulers, people and muslim artists. it is one of the most ancient architectural subjects. varamin1jami mosque from ilkhanid2 era is one of the masterpieces of iranian-islamic architecture. it was one of the first projects which started the glorious era of renovation after the dark times of the mongols3 invasion. perfect stucco ornaments i...

mosque as the house of god has always been significant to rulers, people and muslim artists. it is one of the most ancient architectural subjects. varamin1jami mosque from ilkhanid2 era is one of the masterpieces of iranian-islamic architecture. it was one of the first projects which started the glorious era of renovation after the dark times of the mongols3 invasion. perfect stucco ornaments i...

The present article deals with changes that occurred in the arrangement of mosaic floor decorations two important basilicas located capitals provinces Thrace – Episcopal basilica at Philippopolis and Herakleia, which are both dated to second half 5th c. study reveals these cases were not a purely decorative issue introduction new trend decoration. Instead, innovations reflected importance areas...