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colta manualità

English translation: mastery


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09:50 Nov 10, 2011
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / goldsmith
Italian term or phrase: colta manualità
it is a passage about goldsmiths and their creativity. the whole passage is 'l'unicità di un oggetto autentico, carico di significati legati alla storia, al design, alla colta manualità di chi trasforma materia in arte...'
musicaclab68
Local time: 05:41
English translation:mastery
Explanation:
This simply means that the artisan is highly skilled and therefore capable of turning raw materials into a work of art.
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Marie Scarano
Italy
Local time: 05:41
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5masteryMarie Scarano
3masterly handwork
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mastery


Explanation:
This simply means that the artisan is highly skilled and therefore capable of turning raw materials into a work of art.

Marie Scarano
Italy
Local time: 05:41
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masterly handwork


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cynthiatesser
Italy
Local time: 05:41
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