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Activities <facet> > Processes and Techniques <hierarchy name> > processes and techniques by specific type <guide term> > subtractive processes and techniques <guide term> > scratching (technique)

Preferred term

scratching (technique)  

Broader concept

Note

  • "The action, process, or technique of making slight linear abrasions on a surface of any kind. May refer to damage, or to a technique for creation of art, such as in printmaking." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Scratching (Process)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Scratching (Process)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300379457.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • "Scratching" in the context of graffiti refers to a technique where the graffitist uses a hard tool, such as a knife, a wooden stick, or even fingernails, to etch or scratch a design into a surface. This technique is often used on surfaces with a layer of material that can be removed, such as the bark of a tree or a wall with a layer of paint or plaster. The resulting graffiti, known as a "scratching," is characterized by its etched or scratched appearance. This technique allows for a different kind of expression compared to more traditional graffiti techniques that involve the application of paint or other materials.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/scratchingTechnique

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