Intaglio

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtæliˌoʊ/

Definitions of intaglio

noun a design or figure carved, incised, or engraved into a hard material, typically a gemstone or piece of metal

Example Sentences

A1 An intaglio is a type of printmaking where the image is incised into a surface.

A2 I learned how to create intaglio prints in my art class.

B1 The artist used intaglio to create intricate designs on metal plates.

B2 The intaglio technique requires skill and precision to produce detailed prints.

C1 The intaglio process involves etching or engraving an image onto a surface.

C2 The intaglio prints exhibited at the gallery were incredibly detailed and beautifully crafted.

adjective relating to or denoting a design or figure carved, incised, or engraved into a hard material

Example Sentences

A1 The intaglio design on the ring is very intricate.

A2 She admired the intaglio artwork on the ancient coin.

B1 The intaglio printing process requires great skill and precision.

B2 The intaglio engraving on the invitation added a touch of elegance.

C1 The intaglio technique used in the sculpture demonstrated the artist's mastery.

C2 The intaglio printmaking workshop was attended by experienced artists.

Examples of intaglio in a Sentence

formal The intaglio printmaking technique involves carving a design into a surface to create a raised image.

informal I learned how to do intaglio printing in my art class.

slang Check out this cool intaglio print I made!

figurative Her words were like an intaglio, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who heard them.

Grammatical Forms of intaglio

• plural: intaglios
• comparative: more intaglio
• superlative: most intaglio
• present tense: intaglio
• future tense: will intaglio
• perfect tense: have intagliod
• continuous tense: is intaglioing
• singular: intaglio
• positive degree: intaglio
• infinitive: to intaglio
• gerund: intaglioing
• participle: intaglioed

Origin and Evolution of intaglio

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'intaglio' originated from the Italian word 'intagliare', meaning 'to engrave'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of engraving or carving designs into metal or stone, the term 'intaglio' has evolved to also refer to a printing technique where the design is incised or etched into a surface, typically a metal plate, and then inked and pressed onto paper to create a raised image.