Sunburst (design)
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A Sunburst is a design or figure commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns. It consists of parts radiating out from a central disk in the manner of sunbeams.[1] Sometimes part of a sunburst, a semicircular or semi-elliptical shape, is used.
In architecture, the sunburst it is often used in window designs, including fanlights and rose windows, as well as in decorative motifs. The sunburst motif is characteristic of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles as well as of church architecture.
A sunburst is frequently used in emblems and military decorations of honor.
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