noun
- plural of gammadion; ornamental designs or patterns in the shape of a Greek gamma (Γ) or swastika, used in ancient and medieval art and architecture.
Usage: archaic; art history; usually plural
Examples
- The Byzantine mosaic featured intricate gammadia arranged in a geometric border.
- Medieval manuscripts often incorporated gammadia as decorative corner elements.
- The architect studied ancient gammadia patterns to inform the church's ornamentation.