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   texture

   /ˈtɛkstʃə/

   noun

   • 1. the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance: "skin texture and tone"
   • ▪ the character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by the arrangement and thickness of its threads: "a dark shirt of rough texture"
   • ▪ the tactile quality of the surface of a work of art.
   • ▪ the quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature: "a closely knit symphonic texture"

   verb

   • 1. give (something) a rough or uneven texture: "the artist textures the paper with scalpel blades"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a woven fabric or something resembling this): from Latin textura ‘weaving’, from text- ‘woven’, from the verb texere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. textureless adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › architectureArchitecture - Texture, Form, Space | Britannica

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   Sep 6, 2024 · Architecture - Texture, Form, Space: Texture plays a dual role in architecture: it expresses something of the quality of materials, and it gives a particular quality to light. Although one absorbs both qualities simultaneously by eye, the first has tactile, the second visual associations.

3. www.theartdiary.com › a-comprehensive-guide-to-theA Comprehensive Guide to the Seven Elements of Art

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Texture. Texture engages the viewer’s sense of touch, even within a visual medium. Artists employ various techniques to simulate the tactile qualities of different surfaces.

4. eng.awordmerchant.com › texturaWhat is texture? »Its definition and meaning - Science 2024

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   5 days ago · The texture is the external and superficial appearance of the structure of the materials, objects and things that surround us.

5. decoratoradvice.org › the-role-of-texture-inThe Role of Texture in Exterior Design: Materials and ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · Texture refers to the surface quality of a material, whether it is smooth, rough, glossy, matte, or patterned. In exterior design, texture is crucial because it affects the light, shadow, and visual interest of a structure. The interplay of textures can create depth and complexity in a building’s facade, drawing the eye and inviting exploration.

6. www.britannica.com › science › rock-geologyRock - Structure, Texture, Composition | Britannica

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Rock - Structure, Texture, Composition: Physical properties of rocks are of interest and utility in many fields of work, including geology, petrophysics, geophysics, materials science, geochemistry, and geotechnical engineering.

7. www.britannica.com › science › soilSoil - Structure, Composition, Properties | Britannica

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   Sep 25, 2024 · Soil texture refers to the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay particle sizes, irrespective of chemical or mineralogical composition (see the figure). Sandy soils are called coarse-textured, and clay-rich soils are called fine-textured.

8. www.outdoorphotographyguide.com › videoUnderstanding Texture and Color | Outdoor Photography Guide

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Professional landscape photographer Ian Plant discusses the importance of seeking contrast between colors and light and shadow to create texture in your landscape photos. Texture is important because it creates visual separation between objects, and gives your photos a three-dimensional feel.