Schraffierung
hatching (drawing technique using parallel lines)
noun shra-FEE-rung Rare
Origin: from Italian sgraffiare, to scratch/incise
Usage Note
Schraffierung means hatching — parallel lines drawn to create tonal shading. Kreuzschraffierung uses crossing sets of lines; both are fundamental to drawing and engraving technique.
Examples
"Durch feine Schraffierung erzeugte der Zeichner ein Gefühl von Tiefe und Volumen."
Natural Translation
By means of fine hatching the draughtsman created a sense of depth and volume.
Literal Translation
Through fine hatching created the draughtsman a feeling of depth and volume.
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- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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