Faience: meaning, definitions and examples
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faience
[ faษชหษns ]
ceramic material
Faience is a type of glazed non-clay ceramic material that has been used since ancient times. It is primarily made from a core of quartz or sand, which is then covered with a colored glaze. The material is notable for its brilliance and durability and has been used for decorative objects, beads, and pottery. Historically, faience has been associated with ancient Egyptian artifacts, where it was used to create amulets, tiles, and statuettes. Its production techniques can be traced back to around 4000 BCE, making it one of the earliest forms of ceramic art.
Synonyms
ceramics, earthenware, stoneware.
Examples of usage
- The museum displayed ancient faience artifacts.
- She collected faience pottery from the 18th century.
- Faience tiles adorned the walls of the palace.
- The faience sculpture was a stunning centerpiece.
- He admired the intricate faience glaze on the vase.
Translations
Translations of the word "faience" in other languages:
๐ต๐น faianรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคพเคเคจเฅเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Fayence
๐ฎ๐ฉ faience
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ fajans
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใคใขใณใน
๐ซ๐ท faรฏence
๐ช๐ธ fayenza
๐น๐ท fayans
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ด์์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ fajรกns
๐ธ๐ฐ fajรกns
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๆฉๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ fajansa
๐ฎ๐ธ fajans
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fayans
๐ฒ๐ฝ fayenza
Etymology
The term 'faience' originates from the Italian word 'faรฏence', which refers to pottery made in Faenza, a town in Italy famous for its tin-glazed pottery. This name was later adopted into English and French. Although faience is often associated with the Italian tradition, its history can be traced much further back to ancient Egyptian ceramics. The Egyptians were particular masters in the use of faience, creating beautiful and intricate pieces with a vibrant blue glaze that became highly sought after. Over the centuries, the technique spread to other cultures, including Greek and Islamic civilizations, where craftsmen adapted the methods and aesthetics to their styles. The transition from functional pottery to artistic expression allowed faience to flourish as a significant form of art.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,922, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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