Medieval Art Exam 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Niello
A
like scrimshaw for metals. So carved/incised and then rubbed with something to get into the grooves to create contrasting color.
2
Q
Cloisoneé
A
Start with strip of metal that is arranged into a shape to create a void. then take powdered gem, glass, enamel etc and fire it. kind of cross between mosaic and glass. Egyptians, romans use it to a degree
3
Q
Millefiori
A
like a cross section of a bunch of rods fired together. (think of looking at a cross section of wire)
