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Match the printmaking technique with its description:
Match the printmaking technique with its description:
Relief printing = Image is raised from the background. Intaglio = Image is carved into a metal plate. Planographic printing = A flat surface is used with a chemical process to create the image. Screen printing = A stencil blocks ink from certain areas of a mesh.
Match the carving type with the material used:
Match the carving type with the material used:
Wood carving = Wood Stone carving = Stone Metal carving = Metal Clay carving = Clay
Match the following terms with their descriptions relating to carving:
Match the following terms with their descriptions relating to carving:
Material removal = Removing sections to create a shape. Precision = Accuracy and detail in carving. Carving tools = Devices used to cut and shape the material. Desired shape = The intended final form of the carving.
Match the element with a consideration when choosing a printmaking or carving technique:
Match the element with a consideration when choosing a printmaking or carving technique:
Match the printmaking element with it's description:
Match the printmaking element with it's description:
Flashcards
Printmaking
Printmaking
A process for creating multiple impressions of an image or design.
Relief Printing
Relief Printing
A method where the image is raised and non-image areas are cut away.
Intaglio Printing
Intaglio Printing
Created by carving lines into a metal plate, where ink fills the lines.
Screen Printing
Screen Printing
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Choosing Techniques
Choosing Techniques
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Study Notes
Printmaking Techniques
- Printmaking creates multiple impressions of an image or design, transferring artwork onto a surface using various methods.
- Relief printing raises the image above the background; non-image areas are cut away, holding ink on the raised image.
- Intaglio prints carve or etch lines into a metal plate, pushing ink into the lines, and wiping away non-image areas.
- Planographic printing uses a flat surface (stone or metal). A chemical process creates an image resisting ink, with image areas accepting ink and non-image areas rejecting it.
- Screen printing uses a stencil to block ink from specific mesh areas, then presses the mesh onto a surface to transfer the image.
Carving Shapes and Letters
- Carving removes material to create shapes and forms from the background.
- Wood carving creates images or designs by cutting away wood sections.
- Stone carving precisely removes stone material to create desired shapes.
- Metal carving uses specialized tools to shape metal and create designs.
- Tools vary based on the material being carved.
- Carving creates letters, decorative patterns, and three-dimensional figures.
- Carving complexity depends on the carver's experience.
- Tool and technique choices depend on the material and desired result.
- Carving precision requires practice.
Considerations in Choosing Techniques
- Printmaking or carving technique selection depends on the desired outcome and material properties.
- Artistic style influences the choice between printmaking and carving.
- Material properties are crucial for selecting the correct technique and achieving desired results.
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Description
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.
