crosshatching

(noun)

A method of showing shading by means of multiple small lines that intersect.

Related Terms

  • stipple
  • contour drawing

Examples of crosshatching in the following topics:

  • The Drawing Process

    • Crosshatching uses hatching in two or more different directions to create a darker tone.
  • Painting in the Greek High Classical Period

    • The technique layers crosshatching and contour liners to add perspective to the scene and is similar to the Renaissance technique of chiaroscuro.
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