toreutics

to·reu·tics  (t-rtks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The art of working metal or other materials by the use of embossing and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs.

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[From Greek toreutikos, of metal work, from toreutos, worked in relief, from toreuein, to work in relief, from toreus, a boring tool; see ter-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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to·reutic adj.

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toreutics [təˈruːtɪks]

n

(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (functioning as singular or plural) the art of making detailed ornamental reliefs, esp in metal, by embossing and chasing

[from Greek toreutikos concerning work in relief, from toreuein to bore through, from toreus tool for boring]

toreutic  adj

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toreutics

the art of ivory- and metalworking, especially relief work, embossing, and chasing. — toreutic, adj.

See also: Art