xyloglyphy
English edit
Etymology edit
Ancient Greek ξύλον (xúlon, “wood”) + γλυφή (gluphḗ, “carving”)
Noun edit
xyloglyphy (uncountable)
- The art of carving in wood.
- Xyloglyphy is a form of sculpture, whereas xylography is engraving in wood.
- Work produced by this means.
- The artist's most popular xyloglyphy was his "Laughing Buddha" series of carvings.
- The company produced household xyloglyphy, including shrines and other kinds of carvings in Chinese traditional style.