Intaglio (Noun)
Meaning 1
A printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The art studio offered classes in intaglio, a technique that allowed students to create intricate and detailed prints.
- She spent hours perfecting her intaglio design, carefully etching the image into the metal plate.
- The museum exhibit featured a collection of antique prints created using the intaglio process.
- Intaglio prints are prized for their subtle textures and deep, rich colors.
- The artist's use of intaglio added a level of complexity and nuance to her work that was unmatched by other techniques.
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Meaning 2
Glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.