Art Quote by John Ruskin
“Engraving then, is, in brief terms, the Art of Scratch.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Lamps of Architecture, 1849
The craft of engraving is essentially creating images by removing material, akin to scratching a surface to reveal design.
In simple terms: Engraving is making art by scratching away material.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the process of removal to reveal form.
Themes
art
craft
technique
expression
materiality
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
technical
descriptive
When to use this quote
- design work
- metalwork
- printmaking
- fine art
Key Concepts
visual art
negative space
precision
Questions to Reflect On
- How does removal shape creation?
- What emotions arise from working with negative space?
A Different Perspective
It can be limited by the medium’s durability and skill required.
