Gildwork: meaning, definitions and examples

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gildwork

 

[ หˆษกษชldwษ™rk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decorative art

Gildwork refers to the art of decorating with gold leaf or gold paint. It involves applying thin layers of gold to various surfaces to create a luxurious and ornate appearance.

Synonyms

gilding, gold leaf decoration.

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Word Description / Examples
gildwork

Used to describe ornamental decoration that involves covering a surface with a thin layer of gold. Often found in artistic and architectural contexts.

  • The antique mirror boasts exquisite gildwork along its edges
  • The cathedral's ceiling is adorned with intricate gildwork
gilding

The process of applying a thin layer of gold to a surface. Commonly used in discussions about art restoration or craftsmanship.

  • The artist is skilled in gilding and can restore the frame to its original glory
  • Gilding the statue took several days of meticulous work
gold leaf decoration

Refers to the actual use of gold leaves to decorate an object. Often mentioned in contexts involving fine art, luxury furniture, or high-quality craftsmanship.

  • The manuscript was embellished with gold leaf decoration
  • The palace walls had stunning gold leaf decoration that shimmered in the light

Examples of usage

  • Her intricate gildwork on the picture frame added a touch of elegance to the room.
  • The gildwork on the ceiling of the cathedral shimmered in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "gildwork" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalho de guilda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฒเฅเคก เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gildenarbeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerja serikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะพั‚ะฐ ะณั–ะปัŒะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praca gildii

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒซใƒ‰ใฎไป•ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travail de guilde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajo de gremio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lonca รงalฤฑลŸmasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธธ๋“œ ์ž‘์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„ ุงู„ู†ู‚ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prรกce cechu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกca cechu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌไผšๅทฅไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delo ceha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gildisvinna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะปัŒะดะธั ะถาฑะผั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gildiya iลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajo de gremio

Etymology

The term 'gildwork' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'gild' (to cover with a thin layer of gold) and 'work' (the result of an artistic process). It became popular during the Renaissance period when artists used gold leaf to embellish paintings, sculptures, and architectural elements.

See also: gild, gilded, gilding.