Repoussé is a decoration of metal by means of driving back parts of that metal and raising others so that the design stands out in relief.

• A. Repoussé
• B. Engraving
• C. Motif
• D. Cloisonné

Answer: (A)

Repoussé describes a metalworking method where the design is formed by hammering on the back of the metal to push it outward, creating a raised relief that stands out from the surface. The description fits because the metal is driven back in some areas and raised in others to produce a prominent, three-dimensional design. Engraving, in contrast, involves incising or cutting into the surface to create lines and recessed patterns, rather than forming a raised image. A motif is simply the subject or design used, not a technique for shaping metal. Cloisonné is an enameling method that uses wires to create compartments for enamel, again a different process from the raised-relief technique.