What is the Greek braided decorative symbol called?

What is the Greek braided decorative symbol called?

• A. Egg and Dart
• B. Meander
• C. Guilloche
• D. Rosette

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is recognizing an interlaced, braided decorative pattern. Guilloche describes a surface ornament created by weaving two or more bands or ribbons that cross over and under each other to form a repeating, braided lattice. This interlaced, braided look is what makes the term guilloche the best fit for a decorative symbol described as braided. Egg and Dart is a classical motif of alternating egg shapes and dart shapes, which reads as a repeating border rather than an interlaced weave. Meander, the Greek-key pattern, is a continuous line with right-angle turns and is geometric rather than braided. Rosette is a circular floral motif, centered and non-interlaced.

The idea being tested is recognizing an interlaced, braided decorative pattern. Guilloche describes a surface ornament created by weaving two or more bands or ribbons that cross over and under each other to form a repeating, braided lattice. This interlaced, braided look is what makes the term guilloche the best fit for a decorative symbol described as braided.

Egg and Dart is a classical motif of alternating egg shapes and dart shapes, which reads as a repeating border rather than an interlaced weave. Meander, the Greek-key pattern, is a continuous line with right-angle turns and is geometric rather than braided. Rosette is a circular floral motif, centered and non-interlaced.