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has gloss | eng: In the visual arts, interlace is a decorative element found in medieval art. In interlace, bands or portions of other motifs are looped, braided, and knotted in complex geometric patterns, often to fill a space. Islamic interlace patterns and Celtic knotwork share similar patterns, suggesting a common origin. Interlacing is common in the Migration period art of Northern Europe, especially in Norse art of the Early Middle Ages. |
lexicalization | eng: interlace |
instance of | c/Decorative knots |
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media:img | KellsFol130rIncipitMark.jpg |
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