glyptography

Noun
  1. is a type of: carving - a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
    subtypes:
    • anaglyph - anything carved in low relief
    • glyph - glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
    • glyptics, lithoglyptics - the art of engraving on precious stones
    • diaglyph, intaglio - glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
    same as: glyptic art
  2. is a type of: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things

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