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Except in the case of ________, identical multiple impressions are printed to create editions in printmaking.
Except in the case of ________, identical multiple impressions are printed to create editions in printmaking.
- Screenprints
- Relief prints
- Intaglio prints
- Monotypes (correct)
In printmaking, a(n) ________ is a surface on which a design is prepared before being transferred through pressure to a receiving surface such as paper.
In printmaking, a(n) ________ is a surface on which a design is prepared before being transferred through pressure to a receiving surface such as paper.
- Matrix (correct)
- Burin
- Impression
- Edition
What characteristic is associated with lithography?
What characteristic is associated with lithography?
- Stone relief
- Engraving
- Planographic process (correct)
- Intaglio
Which is NOT one of the four basic printmaking processes?
Which is NOT one of the four basic printmaking processes?
Images from the world's earliest known printed book, a copy of the Diamond Sutra, was made using what process?
Images from the world's earliest known printed book, a copy of the Diamond Sutra, was made using what process?
A rubber stamp creates what type of print?
A rubber stamp creates what type of print?
________ is the precise alignment of impressions made by two or more printing blocks or plates on the same sheet of paper.
________ is the precise alignment of impressions made by two or more printing blocks or plates on the same sheet of paper.
What are the two main differences between prints and most other forms of art?
What are the two main differences between prints and most other forms of art?
One of the main differences between the intaglio and the relief printing processes is that with intaglio the ink ________ the surface of the printing plate.
One of the main differences between the intaglio and the relief printing processes is that with intaglio the ink ________ the surface of the printing plate.
What artist used traditional woodcut printing to create art with modern subject matter?
What artist used traditional woodcut printing to create art with modern subject matter?
Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques of intaglio printing?
Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques of intaglio printing?
What work is a good example of how screenprinting may be used to produce broad areas of flat, uniform color?
What work is a good example of how screenprinting may be used to produce broad areas of flat, uniform color?
What printing technique uses a grease-based crayon, known by its German name, tusche?
What printing technique uses a grease-based crayon, known by its German name, tusche?
In printmaking, when an edition is complete, what will typically happen to the matrix?
In printmaking, when an edition is complete, what will typically happen to the matrix?
What term is used to describe 'silk writing'?
What term is used to describe 'silk writing'?
What technology has changed printmaking, making the traditional use of a matrix increasingly obsolete?
What technology has changed printmaking, making the traditional use of a matrix increasingly obsolete?
In what way does Caledonia Curry, better known as Swoon, use linocuts and woodcuts in a modern way?
In what way does Caledonia Curry, better known as Swoon, use linocuts and woodcuts in a modern way?
What printing process is considered the most direct and effortless, features that lead to its use in daily newspapers?
What printing process is considered the most direct and effortless, features that lead to its use in daily newspapers?
Honoré Daumier used the lithographic process for his masterly work in ________.
Honoré Daumier used the lithographic process for his masterly work in ________.
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Study Notes
Printmaking Processes and Techniques
- Monotypes are unique prints made by applying ink to a surface, distinct from editions produced by identical multiple impressions.
- A matrix refers to the surface used for preparing a design in printmaking, essential for transferring the image to paper.
- Lithography is characterized as a planographic process, where images are created on a flat surface rather than engraving or carving.
- Gouache is not among the four fundamental printmaking processes; the primary processes are screenprinting, lithography, and intaglio.
- The earliest known printed book, the Diamond Sutra, employed the woodcut technique, showcasing an ancient method of printmaking.
Print Types and Characteristics
- Rubber stamps create relief prints, where the ink is transferred from the raised surface of the stamp.
- Registration is critical for aligning multiple impressions accurately on paper, ensuring precision in multi-block printing.
- Prints differ from traditional art forms as they are made using indirect methods, allowing for multiple identical images.
Understanding Intaglio and Relief
- Intaglio printing involves the ink lying below the surface of the printing plate, in contrast to relief printing where ink rests above.
- Techniques within intaglio include mezzotint, engraving, and aquatint; linocut does not belong to this category.
Artists and Art Movements
- Käthe Kollwitz blended traditional woodcut printing techniques with contemporary themes in her artwork.
- Ed Ruscha's "Standard Station" serves as a notable example of screenprinting effectively producing large areas of flat, consistent color.
- Swoon, known as Caledonia Curry, creatively employs linocuts and woodcuts for street art, illustrating a modern twist on historical techniques.
Printmaking Innovations
- The advent of inkjet printers has revolutionized printmaking, diminishing the traditional reliance on physical matrices.
- The term "serigraphy" refers to a method of printmaking using silk, where designs are stenciled onto fabric to create prints.
Historical Context and Techniques
- Honoré Daumier is renowned for his lithographic works, particularly his impactful caricatures that highlighted social issues of his time.
- Lithography is noted for its efficiency and simplicity, making it a popular choice for daily newspaper production.
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