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CHAMPLEVE ENAMELING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Applied Arts
- Art History and Theory
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- champlevé
1, record 1, English, champlev%C3%A9
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- champlevé enamelling 2, record 1, English, champlev%C3%A9%20enamelling
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique of enamelling in which the enamels are placed in recesses cut or stamped out of the metal. 3, record 1, English, - champlev%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depressions are etched or carved, then filled with transparent or opaque enamels and fired, leaving the metal partly exposed. 4, record 1, English, - champlev%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- champlevé enameling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Arts appliqués
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- champlevage
1, record 1, French, champlevage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le champlevage, en émaillerie, consiste à tracer un dessin sur la surface unie du métal, et, au moyen du burin, du ciselet et des échappes, à évider tout ce qui n'est pas le contour du dessin. Dans ces vides, on met de la poudre ou de la pâte d'émail, qui sont ensuite fondues à haute température. 2, record 1, French, - champlevage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Jewellery
- Applied Arts
- Art History and Theory
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- champlevé enamelling
1, record 2, English, champlev%C3%A9%20enamelling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by scooping depressions in the metal surface to be decorated, each of which is intended to confine a single colour in powder form in preparation for firing. 1, record 2, English, - champlev%C3%A9%20enamelling
Record 2, Key term(s)
- champlevé enameling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Arts appliqués
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- champlevage
1, record 2, French, champlevage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le champlevage, en émaillerie, consiste à tracer un dessin sur la surface unie du métal et, au moyen du burin, du ciselet et des échappes, à évider tout ce qui n'est pas le contour du dessin. Dans ces vides, on met de la poudre ou de la pâte d'émail qui est ensuite fondue à haute température. 2, record 2, French, - champlevage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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