Intarsia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Intarsia is a noun meaning A decorative form of Italian wood inlaying.
Meaning
A decorative form of Italian wood inlaying.
More Meanings
- (knitting) A knitted design resembling a mosaic.
Example Sentences
The steps of the raised temple in which the saint and the basilisk perform have a beautiful intarsia of foliage similar to that on the Giants' Staircase at the Doges' Palace.
Word Forms
- intarsias
- intarsio
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interlacery, zanfirico, entrelac, fretwork, lacwork, graining.
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