Which combination of motifs includes palm leaves and a flower?

• A. Anthemion
• B. Lotus
• C. Anthemion and Lotus
• D. Wave Motif

Answer: (C)

Recognizing how classical ornament uses palm-leaf forms and floral motifs. Anthemion is the palmette motif, a radiating palm-leaf design that reads as a palm-leaf element in decorative borders and friezes. Lotus is a stylized flower motif, common in many ancient and revival designs. The question asks for a combination that includes both palm leaves and a flower, so pairing anthemion with lotus covers both elements: anthemion provides the palm-leaf feeling, while lotus supplies the floral element. The other options don’t combine both features in one motif set—one tends to be a wave pattern, and a single flower or palm-leaf motif alone wouldn’t satisfy the requirement.