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Pointille
01
a printmaking technique in which dots of ink are applied in patterns to create tones, textures and images
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
pointilles
What is "pointillé"?
Pointillé is a printing technique where an image is created using small dots or points rather than solid lines. The dots are arranged in a pattern to form the image, and their density and spacing create the shades and details of the picture. This method allows for a range of textures and tones, making it suitable for producing intricate and detailed images. Pointillé is often used in art prints and illustrations to achieve a unique visual effect with fine detail.
Lexical Tree
pointillism
pointillist
pointille
