noun
- the art of working in metal by embossing and chasing
Usage: specialized art term
Examples
- The museum’s collection includes fine examples of ancient Greek toreutics.
- She studied toreutics to learn traditional metalworking techniques.
- The craftsman specialized in toreutics, creating intricate silver vessels.
- Toreutics requires both artistic skill and technical knowledge of metals.
- The workshop offered classes in toreutics and other decorative arts.
- Ancient toreutics often featured mythological scenes on bronze mirrors.