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commesso

commesso

9.9
A way of making pictures from small colored stones set into a surface
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : commesso
  • Artisans spent years perfecting the commesso technique for the cathedral's altar.

Examples

  • She admired the intricate commesso work in the palace's marble floors.

  • The artist used commesso to create stunning mosaics.

  • The museum displayed a beautiful commesso panel from the Renaissance.

  • The commesso technique is ancient and beautiful.

  • The artist used the commesso technique to create a stunning mosaic of flowers and birds.

  • In the church, beautiful commesso designs adorned the altar, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

  • The museum displayed a commesso panel that featured a detailed landscape, capturing the essence of Italian craftsmanship.

Synonyms

intarsia
vscommesso
  • Specialized
9.6

A decorative technique joining pieces of wood or stone to make patterns

focuses on colored stone inlay used for decorative images in Italian art

Surface Forms

commesso singular
commessi plural

Etymology

Commesso also names a traditional Italian technique of fitting colored stones together, from a word that means 'put together'. So commesso work is like a stone jigsaw where many pieces are joined to make a picture.