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glyptography

/ɡlɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

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noun

/ɡlɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее искусство или процесс резьбы или гравировки, особенно на драгоценных камнях или других твердых материалах.

A noun referring to the art or process of carving or engraving, especially on precious stones or other hard materials.

uncountable

  1. Carvings or engravings on precious stonesC2formalart

    The art or practice of carving or engraving designs, especially on precious stones or gems.

    ruГлиптография

    • The museum displayed a collection of ancient glyptography from Mesopotamia.
    • Her study of glyptography focused on Roman intaglios.
    • The exhibition featured exquisite examples of glyptography on sapphires and emeralds.

    Synonymsglyptics

  2. The art of carving or engraving on stoneC2formalart

    The technique or process of carving or engraving designs onto stone surfaces.

    ruГлиптография

    • Glyptography requires great skill and precision with specialized tools.
    • He dedicated his career to the glyptography of granite monuments.
    • The workshop taught the fundamentals of glyptography to aspiring sculptors.

    Synonymsglypticslithoglyptics

Forms
  • glyptographies plural form
  • glyptographies' possessive plural form
  • glyptography's possessive singular form