cameos

     

Cameo is a metho of carving, or an item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image; contrast with intaglio, which has a negative image.

Trivia about cameos

  • Josiah Wedgwood designed these jewelry pieces using a white paste relief on a colored backgorund
  • Some of these small engravings date as far back as the 3rd century B.C.
  • These quick appearances by guest stars in films can carve out a little comic "relief"