Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Design Elements (hierarchy name)
4. design elements (attributes)
5. motifs
6. plant-derived motifs

Anotations

Scope note:

Decorative motif in the form of a carved or painted floral pattern, square in shape, employed in Gothic architecture. The fleuron was also used for decorative borders and to embellish frames, and as a decorative element at the center of each face of the Corinthian abacus. It is also employed on furniture. For printers' type ornaments, use "printer's flower."