xylograph

Meanings

• Noun

  A method of printmaking in which an image is transferred from a wood or metal block to a sheet of paper or other material, typically using an inked surface.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈzaɪ.loʊ.ɡɹɑːf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

woodcut

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Variants

List of all variants of xylograph that leads to same result
xylograph , xylographer , xylographers , xylographic , xylographical , xylographies , xylographs , xylography

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Etymology

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From Greek xylo- 'wood' + graphein 'to write'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known xylograph is a Chinese block print from around 220 AD.

2. Albrecht Dürer's 'Melencolia I' is one of the most famous xylographs in the history of art.

3. Xylography was used extensively in the production of playing cards throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Woodcut: A specific type of xylography where the design is carved directly into the surface of a block of wood, and the areas to be printed are left uncarved.

2. Wood engraving: A more detailed and intricate form of xylography where the design is etched into the surface of a block of wood with a burin or other engraving tool.

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Culture

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In the history of printmaking, xylography has been widely used for producing illustrations and text for books, especially before the invention of lithography and photomechanical processes.

How to Memorize "xylograph"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of carving an image into a wood or metal block and transferring it to paper using ink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xylography' with 'wood' and 'printmaking'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'XYL-o-graphy' where XYL stands for 'Wood' and 'graphy' stands for 'writing'.

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