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Printmaking Materials

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Which of the following is a type of printmaking ink?

  1. Oil-based ink

  2. Water-based ink

  3. Solvent-based ink

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are three main types of printmaking inks: oil-based, water-based, and solvent-based.

What is the most common type of paper used for printmaking?

  1. Newsprint

  2. Bristol board

  3. Tracing paper

  4. Etching paper

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Etching paper is a strong, durable paper that is specifically designed for printmaking.

What is a brayer used for in printmaking?

  1. Applying ink to a printing plate

  2. Rolling out clay

  3. Transferring an image to a printing plate

  4. Cleaning a printing press

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A brayer is a roller that is used to apply ink to a printing plate.

What is a printing press used for in printmaking?

  1. Transferring an image to a printing plate

  2. Applying ink to a printing plate

  3. Printing an image onto paper

  4. Cleaning a printing plate

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A printing press is used to transfer an inked image from a printing plate to paper.

What is a matrix in printmaking?

  1. The surface that the image is printed from

  2. The ink used in printmaking

  3. The paper that the image is printed on

  4. The frame that holds the printing plate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The matrix is the surface that the image is printed from, such as a woodblock, metal plate, or linoleum block.

What is a relief print?

  1. A print made from a raised surface

  2. A print made from a recessed surface

  3. A print made from a flat surface

  4. A print made from a curved surface

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A relief print is made from a raised surface, such as a woodblock or linoleum block.

What is an intaglio print?

  1. A print made from a raised surface

  2. A print made from a recessed surface

  3. A print made from a flat surface

  4. A print made from a curved surface

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An intaglio print is made from a recessed surface, such as an etching or engraving.

What is a planographic print?

  1. A print made from a raised surface

  2. A print made from a recessed surface

  3. A print made from a flat surface

  4. A print made from a curved surface

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A planographic print is made from a flat surface, such as a lithographic stone.

What is a monotype print?

  1. A print made from a single printing plate

  2. A print made from multiple printing plates

  3. A print made from a raised surface

  4. A print made from a recessed surface

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A monotype print is made from a single printing plate that is inked and then printed onto paper.

What is a collagraph print?

  1. A print made from a collage of materials

  2. A print made from a single printing plate

  3. A print made from multiple printing plates

  4. A print made from a raised surface

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A collagraph print is made from a collage of materials that are glued to a printing plate and then inked and printed onto paper.

What is a serigraph print?

  1. A print made from a screen

  2. A print made from a printing plate

  3. A print made from a stone

  4. A print made from a woodblock

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A serigraph print is made from a screen that is coated with a light-sensitive emulsion. The image is then transferred to the screen and the exposed areas are washed away, leaving the image open to be printed.

What is a giclée print?

  1. A print made from a digital image

  2. A print made from a painting

  3. A print made from a photograph

  4. A print made from a drawing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A giclée print is made from a digital image that is printed onto high-quality paper using a specialized inkjet printer.

What is a limited edition print?

  1. A print that is made in a limited number of copies

  2. A print that is made in an unlimited number of copies

  3. A print that is made from a single printing plate

  4. A print that is made from multiple printing plates

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A limited edition print is a print that is made in a limited number of copies, typically 50 to 250 copies.

What is an artist's proof?

  1. A print that is made before the edition is printed

  2. A print that is made after the edition is printed

  3. A print that is made by the artist for their own use

  4. A print that is made for sale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An artist's proof is a print that is made before the edition is printed and is used to check the quality of the image and the printing process.

What is a remarque?

  1. A small drawing or sketch that is added to a print by the artist

  2. A signature that is added to a print by the artist

  3. A title that is added to a print by the artist

  4. A date that is added to a print by the artist

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A remarque is a small drawing or sketch that is added to a print by the artist, typically in the margin of the print.

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