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Xylograph: meaning, definitions and examples

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xylograph

 

[ ˈzaɪləˌɡræf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

printing

A print made using a xylograph, a printing technique in which a relief design is carved into a block of wood and then inked and pressed onto paper.

Synonyms

block print, woodcut.

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Word Description / Examples
xylograph

Used in the context of printmaking and engraving from wooden blocks, especially in historical or artistic discussions.

  • The museum's exhibit features an impressive xylograph from the 16th century.
  • Art students often study the techniques used in traditional xylographs.
woodcut

Typically used to describe the technique of carving an image into the surface of a wooden block that is then used for printing, often in discussions of classic printmaking methods.

  • The old book was illustrated with detailed woodcuts.
  • Woodcuts require great skill and precision to execute effectively.
block print

Commonly used when referring to a print made from carved wooden blocks, can be used in both art and textile design contexts.

  • She decorated her home with beautiful block prints from India.
  • The artist's latest work includes a series of block prints depicting urban life.

Examples of usage

  • The xylograph created a beautiful print of the landscape.
  • She learned how to make xylographs in her art class.

Translations

Translations of the word "xylograph" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xilografia

🇮🇳 काष्ठ उत्कीर्णन

🇩🇪 Holzschnitt

🇮🇩 xilografi

🇺🇦 ксилографія

🇵🇱 drzeworyt

🇯🇵 木版画 (もくはんが)

🇫🇷 xylographie

🇪🇸 xilografía

🇹🇷 ağaç baskı

🇰🇷 목판화 (木版畵)

🇸🇦 طباعة خشبية

🇨🇿 dřevoryt

🇸🇰 drevoryt

🇨🇳 木刻印刷

🇸🇮 lesorez

🇮🇸 tréskurður

🇰🇿 ағашқа басып шығару

🇬🇪 ხის გრავიურა

🇦🇿 ağac çapı

🇲🇽 xilografía

Etymology

The word 'xylograph' originates from the Greek words 'xylon' meaning 'wood' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write'. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a print made using a relief design carved into wood. Xylography, the art of woodcut printing, has a long history dating back to ancient China and Japan.

See also: autograph, graph, grapheme, graphic, graphing, graphite, monograph.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,876, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.