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glyptic art

/ˈɡlɪptɪk ɑːrt/

Traducción: Arte de tallar o grabar piedras preciosas o semipreciosas, utilizado a menudo para crear sellos, camafeos o entalles.

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/ˈɡlɪptɪk ɑːrt/C2formalart
  • esArte de tallar o grabar piedras preciosas o semipreciosas, utilizado a menudo para crear sellos, camafeos o entalles.

The art of carving or engraving on precious stones or gems, often used to create seals, cameos, or intaglios.

  1. Art of engraving or carvingC2formal

    The art or process of carving or engraving on precious stones or gems, often for seals or jewelry.

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    • The museum has a fine collection of ancient glyptic art from Mesopotamia.
    • Glyptic art requires great skill and precision to carve intricate designs into hard gemstones.
    • The study of glyptic art helps historians understand ancient trade and symbolism.