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orant

[ awr-uhnt, ohr- ]

noun

Fine Arts.
  1. a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of orant1

1895–1900; < Medieval Latin Å°ù²¹²Ô³Ù- (stem of Å°ùÄå²Ô²õ ), present participle of Å°ùÄå°ù±ð to plead. See oration, -ant
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Orant, Å′rant, n. a worshipping figure in ancient Greek and early Christian art.

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Corrob′orant, Corrob′orative, tending to confirm.—n. that which corroborates.—ns.

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Decol′orant, a substance that bleaches or removes colour.—v.t.

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What makes Cleveland Curator William Wixom overjoyed with his new sculptural group is that it also shows Jonah in idyllic repose under the gourd vine, and includes a freestanding orant, probably Jonah, which Wixom calls "one of the most moving depictions of a figure in prayer in the entire history of art."

Si adest possibilitas, ut quid orant?

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