Print-making Flashcards
What is the difference between an original print and reproduction prints?
An original print is one made by an artist that is designed to print. A reproduction print is a copy of the original
Monoprint/monotype
A method of printmaking in which the artist draws an image on a flat inked surface and presses a paper against it
What is a relief print?
The raise surface of a printing block is covered with ink, and paper is pressed against it
What is an intaglio print?
A print made by inking the area of a metal or plastic plate that has been cut off
What are the two types of intaglio prints?
Drypoint and etching
What is aquatint?
An etching process that gives artists the ability to create value areas
What is a lithograph?
A print made using lithography
What is a serigraph?
A print made by screen printing, or serigraphy.
What is a working proof print?
A print made by an artist to check his/her progress
What is the artist’s proof print?
The final proof print before the artist prints an edition of the image
What is an edition?
A series of prints of the same image.
What is printmaking?
A medium capable of creating multiple originals of an artwork
