sgraffito

IPA: sgrʌfˈitoʊ

noun

  • (art, uncountable) A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.
  • (art, countable) An instance or sample of sgraffito.

verb

  • (art) To produce a design using this technique.
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Examples of "sgraffito" in Sentences

  • Sgraffito is the name for scratched ornament in plaster.
  • The sgraffito decoration of the castle was made by Jano Kohler.
  • Other techniques include underpainting and scraping down or sgraffito.
  • Another use of sgraffito is seen in its simplified painting technique.
  • The corners and the highest floor are decorated with diamond sgraffito.
  • The second important type of Samanid pottery is that of the sgraffito wares.
  • He works in the sgraffito style and has won numerous awards for his pottery.

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