crosshatching
(noun)
A method of showing shading by means of multiple small lines that intersect.
Examples of crosshatching in the following topics:
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The Drawing Process
- Crosshatching uses hatching in two or more different directions to create a darker tone.
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Painting in the Greek High Classical Period
- The technique layers crosshatching and contour liners to add perspective to the scene and is similar to the Renaissance technique of chiaroscuro.