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champlevé

champlevé

9.9
Metal with areas separated by raised ridges and filled with colored enamel then fired
  • adjective
  • /ˌʃɑːmpləˈveɪ/
  • Specialized
: champlevé
  • She admired the champlevé jewelry at the exhibition.

Examples

  • The artist used champlevé decoration to enhance the surface of the bronze sculpture.

  • She studied the champlevé technique to create colorful patterns on her jewelry pieces.

  • The museum displayed a beautiful champlevé enamel plaque from the twelfth century.

  • The champlevé technique is used in many decorative arts.

  • The ancient vase was beautifully decorated with champlevé enamel, showcasing vibrant colors against the metal.

  • Her jewelry collection featured stunning pieces made using champlevé techniques, combining colorful enamel with intricate metalwork.

  • The artist explained how champlevé involves carving designs into metal and filling them with enamel for a striking effect.

Synonyms

enameled
vschamplevé
  • US
3 4.2

Having a smooth, hard, shiny surface for protection or decoration

focuses on filling separated enamel areas in metal using ridges and firing
cloisonné
vschamplevé
  • Specialized
9.9

Decorated with colored enamel set into small areas by thin metal lines

separates enamel by raised or carved metal areas instead of using attached strips

Surface Forms

champlevé positive

Etymology

Champlevé comes from French parts champ ('field') and lever ('to raise'), a phrase that suggests 'raised fields' on metal. That's why a champlevé object has small 'fields' or areas separated by metal ridges and filled with colored enamel.