Printmaking Techniques: Relief, Intaglio, Planographic
Explore printmaking techniques including relief, intaglio, planographic, and screen printing. Relief printing involves raising the image, while intaglio uses incised lines. Planographic printing uses a flat surface, and screen printing employs stencils to transfer the image.
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Printmaking Techniques: Relief, Intaglio, Planographic
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Printmaking Techniques: Relief, Intaglio, Planographic - Flashcards
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List of Questions5 questions
- Question 1
Match the printmaking technique with its description:
- Question 2
Match the carving type with the material used:
- Question 3
Match the following terms with their descriptions relating to carving:
- Question 4
Match the element with a consideration when choosing a printmaking or carving technique:
- Question 5
Match the printmaking element with it's description:
List of Flashcards5 flashcards
- Card 1
Printmaking
A process for creating multiple impressions of an image or design.
HintIt involves transferring artwork onto surfaces.Memory TipThink of repeated stamps on paper. - Card 2
Relief Printing
A method where the image is raised and non-image areas are cut away.
HintNon-image areas are like the background left out.Memory TipRaising the image like a stamp. - Card 3
Intaglio Printing
Created by carving lines into a metal plate, where ink fills the lines.
HintOpposite of relief; works from below the surface.Memory TipImagine etching into metal. - Card 4
Screen Printing
Uses a stencil on mesh to block ink from certain areas during transfer.
HintThink of a t-shirt printing method.Memory TipA screen blocks some areas while printing. - Card 5
Choosing Techniques
Selection of techniques depends on artistic goals and material properties.
HintArtists consider style and material before choosing.Memory TipMatch technique to desired effect.