Cloisonné
Definition
Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metal objects with colored glass or enamel. Thin strips of metal (called cloisons) are soldered onto a metal surface to create compartments, which are then filled with the colored materials.
Related terms
Enamel: A type of glass that is fused onto metal surfaces through high heat, often used in cloisonné.
Champlevé: Another technique for decorating metal objects with enamel, where recessed areas are filled with enamel instead of using separate compartments.
Byzantine art: The art produced in the Byzantine Empire, which often featured intricate and highly detailed examples of cloisonné.
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AP Art History - 3.3 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Early European and Colonial American Art
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