disegno

American  

[dee-se-nyaw] / diˈsɛ nyɔ /

noun

Italian.

1. drawing or design: a term used during the 16th and 17th centuries to designate the formal discipline required for the representation of the ideal form of an object in the visual arts, especially as expressed in the linear structure of a work of art.

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Example Sentences

This archived article from Disegno Daily — written by Bialetti's grandchild — actually notes that it was Renato who helped turn the household staple into a mass-produced product in the 50s ... and as they say, the rest is history.

From Salon

The disegno interno is the intellectual foundation for the orchestration of any artist’s studio.

From Slate

Kevin Spacey will make a cameo in the Italian film ‘L’uomo Che Disegnò Dio,’ his first acting role in three years after sexual assault allegations.

From Los Angeles Times

More recently, this past May, Spacey landed his first acting gig in three years, a small part as a police detective in the Italian indie movie “L’uomo Che Disegnò Dio.”

From Los Angeles Times

A representative for the British actress has issued a statement confirming that, despite initial reports, Redgrave will not make an appearance in "L'uomo Che Disegnò Dio," or "The Man Who Drew God."

From Fox News