xylography

American  

[zahy-log-ruh-fee] / zaɪˈlɒg rə fi /

noun

1. the art of engraving on wood, or of printing from such engravings.

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xylography British  

/ zaɪˈlɒɡrəfɪ, ˌzaɪləˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the art, craft, or process of printing from wooden blocks

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Other Word Forms

• xylographer noun
• xylographic adjective
• xylographical adjective
• xylographically adverb

Etymology

Origin of xylography

From the French word xylographie, dating back to 1810–20. See xylo-, -graphy

Example Sentences

It is considered unlikely, although not impossible, that the invention of printing passed all at once from xylography to the perfect typography of the punch, matrix, and mold.

From Project Gutenberg

We need but look at the development of our art handicrafts—xylography and copper-etching, for instance.

From Project Gutenberg