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storiation|stɔərɪˈeɪʃən|
[f. story v. + -ation.]
Decoration with artistic designs representing historical, legendary, or emblematic subjects.
1884Times 20 Nov. 4/5 The artistic decoration of the dome of St. Paul's..should..provide places for proper storiation. 1893Stannus in Jrnl. Soc. Arts 10 Feb. 262/1 Storiation is that section of the rules of Applied Art which governs (a) the Selection and (b) the Representation of Meaning in the decoration of objects.
Hence (by back-formation) ˈstoriate v., ˈstoriated ppl. a.
1889Art Jrnl. Mar. 91/2 The mania for the acquisition of storiated title-pages has led to the cruel spoliation of thousands of rare old books. 1893Stannus in Jrnl. Soc. Arts 10 Feb. 262/2 There are 3 mental Stages in the process of storiating an object. |