glyptic

[ glip-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like.

noun

1. the act or process of producing glyptic ornaments.

glyptic

/ ˈɡlɪptɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to engraving or carving, esp on precious stones

Word History and Origins

Origin of glyptic¹

1810–20; < Greek glyptikós of engraving, of stone carving, equivalent to gly-pt ( ós ) carved (verbid of glýphein to engrave, hollow out) + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of glyptic¹

C19: from French glyptique, from Greek gluptikos, from gluptos, from gluphein to carve

Example Sentences

As in glyptic so in poetic art, the Hellenism of the time was decadent and Alexandrine rather than Attic of the best period.

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With us, wood has almost completely disappeared as a glyptic material.

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But even then the careful observer might have noticed indications that a genius for glyptic art was awakening in the new republic.

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The best works of the glyptic art, the rarest gems, coins, and medallions of European cabinets have come to light in this way.

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Greek pottery and Greek glyptic art also attracted a certain amount of favour.

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