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Definition of xylography : 1. A method pf printing in colors upon wood for purposes of house decoration.
2. The art of engraving on wood.
3. The art of making prints from the natural grain of wood.

Synonyms:

mezzotint, photoengraving, chalcography, engraving, lino print, copperplate, lithograph, lino cut, etching, scoring, impression, woodcut, zincography, photogravure

Usage examples:

• First year, linear drawing 7 ornament drawing 9 modelling of ornament and of the human figure 21 history of art 1 style 1 geometry and projections 3 Second year, architectural drawing 7 drawing and modeling of the human figure and modeling of ornaments 20 history of art 1 style 1 perspective and shadows 2 anatomy, xylography, architecture, sculpture, or chasing 10 Third year, architectural drawing 7 drawing and modeling of the human figure and modeling of ornaments 10 anatomy 1 xylography, architecture, sculpture or chasing 24 The Bauschule are only for those who wish proficiency in architectural studies. - "The Condition and Tendencies of Technical Education in Germany", Arthur Henry Chamberlain.