tarsia
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tarsia
< Italian < Arabic tarṣīʿ inlay
Example Sentences
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The sacristy cupboards at S. Maria delle Grazie, Milan, called "Lo Scaffale," show paintings of no less an artist than Luini, the ornamental part of which is intended to simulate tarsia.
From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)
The "most solemn" masters of tarsia in Florence were the Majani, La Cecca, Il Francione, and the da San Gallo.
From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)
And to commence with the objects that one sees around every day, here are books expressed in tarsia that seem real.
From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)
He was considered the finest artist in tarsia of his time, he having, "with his woods, coloured to a marvel, raised the art to the rank of real painting."
From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)
The designs for the tarsia of the sacristy were made by Squarcione, master of Mantegna and Lorenzo, who was paid for them in 1462.
From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)
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