Pietra dura is related to which of the following?

Pietra dura is related to which of the following? Correct Answer Decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones

The correct answer is Decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones.

Key Points

  • Pietre dura is Italian plural meaning hardstones or hard rocks.
  • Pietra dura is also known as Parchin Kari or Parchin Kari.
  • The term was used for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images.
  • It is considered a decorative art.
  • The Pietre dure art got its most popularizing time during Shahjahan's reign.
  • Shahjahan used poietre dure tehcnique of arhitechture in Taj Mahal.

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