Çizim
Çizim (drawing) is the act of producing marks on a surface to represent the physical world, ideas, or forms. As a foundational visual art practice, it encompasses both expressive, freehand drawing and precise, plan-oriented drafting. In Turkish usage the term Çizim covers a range of activities from sketching and life drawing to technical and architectural drafting.
Materials and techniques vary: pencils, charcoal, ink, markers, and increasingly digital tablets and software. Common methods
Applications span fine arts, education, design, architecture, and engineering. Freehand drawing supports research and ideation, while
Historically, Çizim has a long tradition in Turkish art and education. In Ottoman and Turkish practice, drawing