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Sgraffito ("scratched", plural Scraffiti and often also written '''Scraffito''') is a technique either of wall decor, produced by applying layers of Plaster tinted in contrasting colors to a moistened surface, or in Ceramics , by applying a ceramic body with two successive layers of contrasting slip, and then in either case scratching so as to produce an outline drawing. A '''combed''' wall surface is produced by dragging a comblike tool over a prepared surface, producing stripes or waves. Sgraffito has been used in Germany since the 13th Century , was common in Italy in the 16th century, and can currently be found in African Art . In Germany the technique is most predominant in Bavaria , shown in its native motifs. The use of Sgraffito was common in the creation of housing façades for the purposes of advertising. In combination with ornamental decoration these techniques formed an alternative to the prevailing painting of walls. Of late there has been an unmistakable growing interest in this old technique, which as a means of expression can be introduced into various artforms. The technical procedure is understandably simple, and the procedures are the same as with the painting of Fresco es. Sgraffito played a significant role during the years of the Renaissance in Italy. During the 16th century the technique was brought to Germany by the master builders of the Renaissance and taken up with enthusiasm by the formative craftsmen. As a simple native art old examples of Sgraffito can be found in the wide surroundings of Wetterau and Marburg . The technique was also used in Thuringia , the Engadin , Austria and Transylvania . |
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