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Here you will find a vast resource of terms relevant to anyone interested in the world of surfaces. Throughout this website we have referenced glossary terms to the content, which means you'll be abe to look up a variety of new ideas whilst using this website.

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Ceramic glaze

A glaze is a specialised form of glass and therefore can be described as an amorphous solid.more...

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Gemstone

A gemstone, gem or also called precious or semi-precious stone is a highly attractive and valuable piece of mineral, which — when cut and polished — is used in jewelry or other adornments. more..

Blood diamond

In relation to diamond trading, blood diamond (also called a conflict diamond, dirty diamond or a war diamond) refers to a diamond mined in a war zone more..

Greco Deco

Greco deco is a term coined by art historian James Goode to describe a style of art and architecture popularized in the late 1920s and 1930s. more..

Spandrel

A spandrel (less often spandril or splaundrel) is the space between two arches or between an arch and a rectangular enclosure. more..

Boiserie

Boiserie (often used in the plural boiseries) is the term to used to define ornate and intricately carved wood panelling. more..

Roman theatre

A Roman theatre is a theatre building built by the Romans more..