Fleur-de-lis

Stylized lily motif in decoration.

Overview

Fleur-de-lis, carved in stone or metal, symbolizes purity in Gothic and French architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Stylized and symbolic.
• Decorative flourish.
• Gothic and French use.

Notable Examples

• Notre Dame (France, 1345, fleur-de-lis motifs).
• Palace of Versailles (France, 1682, decorative fleur-de-lis).

Architectural Connections

• Gothic: Decorative focus.
• Civic: Palaces.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Symbolizes French heritage, led by Gothic craftsmen.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Iconography (theory), Decoration (element), Baroque Architecture (movement)