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The conceptual and practical working out of the appearance of an artefact or a building, with special reference to its effective functioning and its aesthetic quality.

The term derives from the Italian word disegno, which in Renaissance art theory meant the essential idea of a work of art and the expression of that idea through drawing.

The star, which was added to the flag in 1793, initially had more than five points. The star may represent the Morning Star mentioned in the Koran. Effective date: 5 June 1936. >>