Printmaking
Printmaking techniques are generally divided into the following basic categories: Relief, where ink is applied to the original surface of the
matrix. Relief techniques include: woodcut or woodblock as the Asian forms are usually known, wood engraving, linocut and metalcut; Intaglio, where ink is
applied beneath the original surface of the matrix. Intaglio techniques include: engraving, etching, mezzotint, aquatint Planographic, where the matrix
retains its original surface, but is specially prepared and/or inked to allow for the transfer of the image. Planographic techniques include: lithography,
monotyping, and digital techniques. Stencil, where ink or paint is pressed through a prepared screen, including: screenprinting and pochoir Other types of
printmaking techniques outside these groups include collagraphy, viscosity printing, and foil imaging. Collagraphy is a printmaking technique in which
textured material is adhered to the printing matrix. This texture is transferred to the paper during the printing process. Contemporary printmaking
may include digital printing, photographic mediums, or a combination of digital, photographic, and traditional processes.
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matrix. Relief techniques include: woodcut or woodblock as the Asian forms are usually known, wood engraving, linocut and metalcut; Intaglio, where ink is
applied beneath the original surface of the matrix. Intaglio techniques include: engraving, etching, mezzotint, aquatint Planographic, where the matrix
retains its original surface, but is specially prepared and/or inked to allow for the transfer of the image. Planographic techniques include: lithography,
monotyping, and digital techniques. Stencil, where ink or paint is pressed through a prepared screen, including: screenprinting and pochoir Other types of
printmaking techniques outside these groups include collagraphy, viscosity printing, and foil imaging. Collagraphy is a printmaking technique in which
textured material is adhered to the printing matrix. This texture is transferred to the paper during the printing process. Contemporary printmaking
may include digital printing, photographic mediums, or a combination of digital, photographic, and traditional processes.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printmaking