steensnijkunst

Definitions of steensnijkunst
  1. noun
    carving or engraving (especially on stones)
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    type of:
    kunst, kunstrichting, kunststroming, tekenles, tekenonderwijs
    the creation of beautiful or significant things
  2. noun
    carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)
    synonyms: beeldhouwkunst, glyptiek, plastiek, sculptuur
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    types:
    graveerwerk
    glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
    camee, gem
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
    type of:
    beeldhouwwerk, sculptuur, snijwerk
    a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
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