xylography

Meanings

• noun

  The art of making prints from wood, especially engraved designs.

  - "XYlography was a popular art form during the Renaissance period."
  - "The museum displayed a collection of ancient xylographs."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Greek xulon (wood) and graphein (to write).

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Trivia

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1. XYlography is also known as 'woodcut printmaking'.

2. One of the earliest known examples of xylography dates back to the 7th century in China.

3. The term 'xylography' is derived from the Greek words for 'wood' and 'writing'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Woodcut: A type of printmaking process in which the design is carved into the surface of a block of wood, with the printed image being a mirror image of the carved design.

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Culture

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XYlography has a rich history, particularly in the areas of religious and political expression. It was commonly used for producing illustrations for books and broadsheets.

How to Memorize "xylography"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of carving an image into a wooden block and then pressing paper to the block to transfer the image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'xylography' with the image of a wooden block being used to create intricate prints.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'XY is for wood, and lography is for writing on wood' to remember the meaning of 'xylography'.

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