Glyptic

Pronunciation: /ɡlaɪtɪk/

Glyptic (adj)

  1. Relating to art made by carving designs into hard materials, such as stone or metal.
  2. Relating to engraved or carved images and signs used on objects like seals.

Examples

  • Glyptic art is made by carving designs into hard materials.
  • The museum displayed glyptic work, with carved patterns on metal plates.

Glyptic (adjective)

Examples

  • The museum displays glyptic carved art from ancient workshops.
  • Carved art can be glyptic when it shows careful tool marks.