Engraving is, in brief terms, the Art of Scratch.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Engraving is fundamentally defined as the art of making scratches on a surface.
- In plain terms
- Engraving is just scratching.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the basic mechanical action of the craft.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a craft's essence?
- Is simplicity always true?
Another view
This definition is overly simplistic and ignores artistic intent.
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