| 词条 | Ceiling rose |
| 释义 |
In the United Kingdom and Australia, a ceiling rose is a decorative element affixed to the ceiling from which a chandelier or light fitting is often suspended. They are typically round in shape and display a variety of ornamental designs. In modern British wiring setups, light fittings usually use loop-in ceiling roses,which also include the functionality of a junction box. EtymologyThe rose has symbolised secrecy since Roman times, due to a confused association with the Egyptian god Horus.[1] For its associations with ceilings and confidentiality, refer to the Scottish Government's Sub Rosa initiative.[2] Through its promise of secrecy, the rose, suspended above a meeting table, symbolises the freedom to speak plainly without repercussion. The physical carving of a rose on a ceiling was used for this purpose during the rule of England's Tudor King Henry VIII and has over the centuries evolved into a standard item of domestic vernacular architecture, to such an extent that it now constitutes a term for the aforementioned circular device that conceals and comprises the wiring box for an overhead light fitting. See also
References{{Commons category|Ceiling roses}}1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.botanical-journeys-plant-guides.com/roses-and-their-meaning.html|title=Botanical Journeys Plant Guides, Roses and their meaning|accessdate=2012-01-06}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ceiling Rose}}{{Furniture-stub}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.subrosascotland.eu|title=Sub Rosa|accessdate=2012-01-06}} 1 : Electrical wiring |
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