Stipple: meaning, definitions and examples
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stipple
[ ˈstɪp(ə)l ]
artistic technique
To create a pattern or image by drawing a series of small dots or specks.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist used a fine-tipped pen to stipple the portrait details.
- She stippled the background of the painting to give it a textured effect.
art
A painting or drawing created using the stippling technique.
Synonyms
dotting, pointillism, speckling
Examples of usage
- The exhibit showcased several beautiful stipple artworks.
- Her specialty was creating detailed stipple illustrations.
Translations
Translations of the word "stipple" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pontilhar
🇮🇳 बिंदु करना
🇩🇪 punktieren
🇮🇩 menitik
🇺🇦 краплити
🇵🇱 kropkować
🇯🇵 点描する (tenbyou suru)
🇫🇷 pointiller
🇪🇸 puntillismo
🇹🇷 noktalı çizmek
🇰🇷 점묘하다 (jeommyeohada)
🇸🇦 تنقيط
🇨🇿 tečkovat
🇸🇰 bodkovať
🇨🇳 点画 (diǎnhuà)
🇸🇮 pikčasti
🇮🇸 punktalína
🇰🇿 нүктелеу
🇬🇪 წერტილების დადება
🇦🇿 nöqtələmək
🇲🇽 puntillismo
Word origin
The word 'stipple' originated from the Latin word 'stipula' meaning 'straw' or 'stalk'. In art, stippling has been used as a technique since the Renaissance period, with artists like Albrecht Dürer known for their intricate stipple engravings. Stippling allows artists to create detailed images using small dots, giving the artwork a unique texture and depth.