1. relating to carving or engraving, especially on gems or stones
Usage: art history; technical

Examples

• The museum’s glyptic collection featured ancient Roman cameos.
• She studied glyptic art techniques used in medieval seal making.
• The glyptic workshop taught students how to engrave precious stones.
• Ancient glyptic artists created intricate designs on small surfaces.
• The professor specialized in glyptic arts of the Renaissance period.