Capocchia

/kɑːˈpoʊkiə/ noun

Definition

An Italian Renaissance painting technique or style, possibly referring to a type of decorative or portrait painting.

Etymology

From Italian, possibly derived from 'capo' (head) and 'occhio' (eye), suggesting head or portrait work, though usage and etymology are unclear.

Kelly Says

This is such a specialized Italian art history term that it barely exists outside academic texts on Renaissance painting—it's like saying 'style of painting technique' that almost no one remembers.

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