What is another word for Intagli?

Pronunciation: [ɪntˈaɡli] (IPA)

Intagli is a term used in the art world to describe intricate and detailed carvings or engravings. It is often associated with jewelry and decorative objects such as cameos, signet rings, and other items carved from precious stones. Several synonyms for intagli include engravings, etchings, inscriptions, carvings, cuts, sculptures, and impressions. Each of these terms describes a specific artistic process of shaping, chiseling, or engraving an image onto a surface using a variety of tools and techniques. Whether used in jewelry making or as decorative accents, intagli and its synonymous terms are a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the artists who create them.

What are the hypernyms for Intagli?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Intagli

Peace-loving, inert, fond of his dinner, fonder of his magnificent collections of gems and Intagli, liking to look out of window at his splendid collection of horses, he was willing to pass a quiet life, afar from the din of battles and the turmoil of affairs.
"The Life of John of Barneveld, 1609-15, Volume I."
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009

Related words: picture frame intaglio, intaglio art, intaglio engraving technique, picture frame intaglio seal, intaglio printmaking, intaglio printing process

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