Marquetry: meaning, definitions and examples

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marquetry

 

[ mษ‘หrหˆkษ›tri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic technique

Marquetry is a decorative art that involves creating patterns and images by using thin pieces of wood or other materials. This technique, often applied to furniture, involves cutting and fitting different types of wood to create intricate designs. It requires a high level of skill and precision, as the pieces must be meticulously arranged to form the desired pattern. Historically, marquetry has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Europe during the Renaissance period, where it was used extensively in decoration.

Synonyms

inlaid work, inlay, woodwork

Examples of usage

  • The antique table featured exquisite marquetry that captivated every guest.
  • She learned the art of marquetry and began creating stunning wall panels.
  • The museum displayed an impressive collection of marquetry from the 17th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "marquetry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marchetaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค•เฅ‡เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Intarsien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marquetri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะบะตั‚ั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ intarsja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒซใ‚ฑใƒˆใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marqueterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marqueterรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท marqueteri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅด์ผ€ํŠธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฑุตูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intarzie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ intarzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ถๅตŒๅทฅ่‰บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intarzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inntak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะบะตั‚ั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marquetri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marqueterรญa

Etymology

The term 'marquetry' comes from the French word 'marqueterie', which means 'to inlay'. Its roots can be traced back to the Renaissance era in Europe, where craftspeople began to develop this intricate technique of decorating surfaces with pieces of different materials, primarily wood. The innovation in marquetry was encouraged by the desire to embellish furniture, especially during the Baroque period, leading to a flowering of styles and techniques. Various regions adopted their unique approaches to marquetry, leading to diverse styles seen across Italy, France, and England. Skilled artisans used techniques passed down through generations, often incorporating local woods and motifs, which added to the storytelling aspect of the craft. Today, marquetry remains a respected art form, celebrated for its complexity and beauty, and is still practiced by artisans worldwide, who strive to keep traditional methods alive.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,590 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.