Printmaking techniques

Printmaking techniques

Explore the art of printmaking, focusing on relief and intaglio techniques. Learn about the matrix, ink, paper, and press to create prints. Understand how carved or incised areas determine the final image.

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List of Questions10 questions
  1. Question 1

    Which of the following printmaking techniques involves carving into the matrix, where the high points hold the ink?

    • Relief
    • Lithography
    • Intaglio
    • Monotype
  2. Question 2

    In printmaking, what is the purpose of the 'matrix'?

    • To hold the ink before it is transferred to the paper
    • To prepare the paper for better ink absorption
    • To create copies that are identical to the original artwork
    • To apply pressure to the paper during printing
  3. Question 3

    Which printmaking process uses a 'flat surface' and relies on chemical reactions to affix a design?

    • Screenprint
    • Lithography
    • Etching
    • Mezzotint
  4. Question 4

    In the context of printmaking, what is the function of a press?

    • To apply pressure evenly between the matrix and the paper
    • To carve away ink
    • To cut the matrix
    • To prepare the paper
  5. Question 5

    Which of the following is a characteristic of monotype printmaking?

    • It relies on carving a design into a matrix.
    • It typically results in 'one of a kind' prints.
    • It uses a mesh to transfer ink.
    • It creates multiple, identical copies.
  6. Question 6

    In intaglio printmaking, what happens to the excess ink after it is applied to the matrix?

    • It is wiped away, leaving ink only in the incised grooves.
    • It is absorbed by the wet paper during the printing process.
    • It is left on the surface to create a textured effect.
    • It is recycled for future prints.
  7. Question 7

    Which printmaking technique involves using a mesh to transfer ink onto a surface, blocking select areas with an emulsion?

    • Lithography
    • Screenprint
    • Drypoint
    • Etching
  8. Question 8

    In relief printmaking, why do the cut-away areas of the matrix remain white in the final print?

    • They do not receive any ink during the printing process.
    • They are exposed to ultraviolet light to lighten them.
    • They are covered with a special type of paper.
    • They are treated with a chemical that repels ink.
  9. Question 9

    What is the primary function of the emulsion in the screen printing process?

    • To add texture to the final print
    • To help the ink adhere to the printing surface
    • To block ink from passing through selected areas of the mesh
    • To make the surface smooth
  10. Question 10

    Which of the following printmaking types uses oil in its method and produces detail similar to charcoal drawings?

    • Intaglio
    • Screen Print
    • Monotype
    • Lithography
List of Flashcards10 flashcards
  1. Card 1

    Matrix (in printmaking)

    A plate artists craft that will form several impressions or copies.

    HintThe base from which prints are made.Memory TipThink of the matrix as the 'master' for copies.
  2. Card 2

    Ink (in printmaking)

    Liquid medium applied to the matrix to create a print.

    HintThe colored substance transferred to paper.Memory TipInk brings the matrix's design to life.
  3. Card 3

    Press (in printmaking)

    Tool used to apply pressure against the matrix and paper, though some prints are hand-pressed.

    HintA device ensuring good contact for ink transfer.Memory TipPress firmly to make a lasting impression.
  4. Card 4

    Relief Printing

    A printmaking technique where the matrix is carved, leaving the design raised; the high point holds the ink.

    HintThink of a 'relief' as something that stands out.Memory TipRaised areas 'relieve' the ink onto the paper.
  5. Card 5

    Intaglio

    A printmaking technique where the area to be printed is incised into a plate.

    HintComes from Italian for 'engraving'.Memory TipIn 'intaglio', ink goes 'in'to the grooves.
  6. Card 6

    Etching

    A printmaking technique using acid to cut into the plate.

    HintInvolves corrosive substances.Memory TipEtching uses acid to 'etch' the design.
  7. Card 7

    Drypoint

    Printmaking by drawing directly on the plate with a stylus.

    HintThe tool scratches the surface.Memory TipDirectly draw, creating rough edges.
  8. Card 8

    Mezzotint

    Printmaking using a tool for an even, textured surface, smoothed for lighter portions.

    HintFocuses on creating tonal variations.Memory TipStarts dark, then light is worked in.
  9. Card 9

    Lithography

    A ‘flat surface’ printmaking process where a design is drawn on stone and affixed through chemical reaction

    HintIt uses both oil and chemical processes.Memory TipIt is stone with chemical process.
  10. Card 10

    Screenprint

    A printmaking technique where a mesh transfers ink, blocked by an emulsion in select areas.

    HintUses a mesh and emulsion.Memory TipInk is 'screened' onto the surface.