Definition Of Sgraffito In Ceramics
Sgraffito definition a technique of ornamentation in which a surface layer of paint plaster slip etc is incised to reveal a ground of contrasting color.
Definition of sgraffito in ceramics. Decoration produced by scratching through a surface layer to reveal a different color underneath. Something such as pottery. The pottery surface is first prepared with underlayers of color and these are revealed. Sgraffito then moved from the master renaissance painters and builders to be used in other areas for example on ornate picture frames scratching into gold leaf below and of course ceramics.
Sgraffito synonyms sgraffito pronunciation sgraffito translation english dictionary definition of sgraffito. Sgraffito pottery is a type of pottery where designs are scratched into the clay with a variety of tools.