Xylography is the craft of making engravings in wood for printing purposes. The term became popular in the nineteenth century to distinguish wood-block printing from using moveable type. To the left is one of the oldest known Xylographs created. I also found this interesting article about the last Xylographer in Germany. Xenophile – one attracted to foreign things.
Xenophobia – fear or maybe even hatred of strangers or of anything that is foreign to them.
When creating a new character, consider making them a Xenophile or a Xenophobe. This could lead them into some interesting or even dangerous situations. Happy writing!
I never heard of xylography before, I love learning new words. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting ideas for the characters, thanks for the suggestion!
I'm with Julie. Love new words. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehaha. I used Xenophobia once in a challenge that required that I begin every sentence of a piece with the next letter of the alphabet. I is a very good word indeed!
ReplyDeleteAlthough of course xenophile expresses a much healthier attitude on the subject. Good X post!
Yes, he had to come from Nurnberg, guessed right. When I saw the illustration thought of Durer. I've often visited his home, love the city, best friend lives there, brought back happy memories for me.
ReplyDeleteXylography - I'd heard about the printing method but I didn't know what it was called.
ReplyDeleteYes, a xenophobe meets a xenophile and falls in love - but they didn't live happily ever after LOL
Yesterday, while looking for X words, I came across a website that said Xenophobia is a fear of other cultures or a fear of people from other countries.
ReplyDeleteWhen writing my another screenplay, I may be able to make one of my characters a Xenophile but it may be difficult to develop a character that suffers from Xenophobia...then again, that could very well be the main point of conflict in the storyline. Thanks for the tips!
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Now that's a new word for me Xylography. Good X choices :O)
ReplyDeleteAn excellent word: xylography. Is that also a form of art in Japan, wood prints?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit and comment today! I found those words yesterday while searching for my X word--that's a good idea about the characters...well, if I was courageous and creative enough to write fiction. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove you X words, especial xylography.
ReplyDeleteXenophile I like this word and its definition. I need to try and incorporate some of these words into my WIP.
ReplyDeleteEvery character needs something unique or fun about them. You're xenophile or xenophobe idea sounds like a winner, unless everyone takes your advice.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I write and teach and am also participating in the AtoZ Challenge.
Joyce
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
Interesting! Thanks for the new words. :)
ReplyDeleteThe wood engraving is really cool. Awesome X word.
ReplyDeleteInteresting!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post.
ReplyDeleteVery creative choice for that pesky X post! Well done ma'am!
ReplyDeletejust saw some amazing xylography this past weekend. I would guess it comes from the same root word as my X... xylem. Thanks for the visit to my blog.
ReplyDeletePeace and Hope