line engraving

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Noun line engraving has 2 senses

linecut, line engraving - a print obtained from a line drawing
--₁ is a kind of engraving
linecut, line block, line engraving - engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved
--₂ is a kind of engraving

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Line Engraving

Description:

Line engraving is a traditional printmaking technique in which a design is incised into a hard surface, usually metal, creating lines that hold ink to produce printed images. It is characterized by crisp and precise lines, resulting in detailed and finely textured artwork.

Sample Sentences:

The museum had a stunning collection of line engravings from different periods.
She admired the intricate details of the line engraving depicting the historical event.
The artist used line engraving to create a series of beautiful botanical illustrations.
In art schools, students often learn the techniques of line engraving as part of their printmaking coursework.

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