| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earthenware | Earthenware – Ceramic ware with a permeable or porous body after firing (usually to a temperature of 1600F to 1900F). |
| Egg and Dart | Egg and Dart – A decorative pattern consisting of alternating shapes of ovoid and arrow, usually used for molding. |
| Elements | Elements – The five elements in Chinese belief – earth, wood, fire, metal, and water – that offer essential clues to the practice of Feng Shui. |
| Enameled Glass | Enameled Glass – Glass decorated with particles of translucent glass or glass-like material, usually of a contrasting color, which fuses to the surface under heat. Multicolored designs can be created, as well as monochrome coatings. |
| Encaustic | Encaustic – A paint medium in which pigment is suspended in molten wax and resin. After applying the paint to a panel or canvas, the artist passes a heat element over the work to fuse the colors into a fixed, uniform film. |
| Engaged Column | Engaged Column – A half column that is set against a wall or into a wall. |
| Engineered wood flooring | Engineered wood flooring – Flooring that is created from layers of wood bonded together through adhesive. Makes for a very dimensionally stable floor, ideal for areas prone to changes in temperature and humidity. |
| Engraving | Engraving – An intaglio printing process in which a design is incised into a metal plate. Characterized by sharp, clean lines and high definition. |
| Entablature | Entablature – The horizontal element that rests upon the columns in classical architecture. Consists of the architrave, frieze, and cornice. |
| erformance Specification | Performance Specification – A specification establishing product requirements based on exacting performance criteria. These criteria must be based on the qualitative or measurable statements. |
| Etched Glass | Etched Glass – Glass decorated, carved, or otherwise marked by sandblasting or the use of hydrofluoric acid. The glass is partially covered with an acid-resistant wax or gum and the exposed are is etched |
| Etching | Etching – A printing method in which compound agents are used to deepen lines drawn onto a printing plate. |
| Ethical Standards | Ethical Standards – Define what is correct and incorrect in relation to the professional behavior of the members and even the practice of the profession. |
| Extrusive Rock | Extrusive Rock – The cooling of magma on the earth’s surface creates an igneous rock. |