glyptic
of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like.
the act or process of producing glyptic ornaments.
Origin of glyptic
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How to use glyptic in a sentence
As in glyptic so in poetic art, the Hellenism of the time was decadent and Alexandrine rather than Attic of the best period.
With us, wood has almost completely disappeared as a glyptic material.
But even then the careful observer might have noticed indications that a genius for glyptic art was awakening in the new republic.
Art in America | Samuel Greene Wheeler (S.G.W.) BenjaminThe best works of the glyptic art, the rarest gems, coins, and medallions of European cabinets have come to light in this way.
Pagan and Christian Rome | Rodolfo LancianiGreek pottery and Greek glyptic art also attracted a certain amount of favour.
Ancient Egypt | George Rawlinson
British Dictionary definitions for glyptic
/ (ˈɡlɪptɪk) /
of or relating to engraving or carving, esp on precious stones
Origin of glyptic
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