Printmaking Styles

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Which printmaking style involves transferring an image from a metal plate to paper?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Engraving is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by incising lines into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed.

What is the process of creating a print by transferring an image from a flat surface to paper called?

  1. Lithography

  2. Intaglio

  3. Relief

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lithography is a printmaking technique that uses a flat surface, typically a stone or metal plate, to create an image. The image is drawn on the surface with a greasy crayon or ink, and then water is applied to the surface. The greasy areas repel the water, while the non-greasy areas absorb it. Ink is then applied to the surface, and it adheres to the greasy areas, creating an image.

Which printmaking style involves carving an image into a wooden block and then printing it?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Woodcut is a printmaking technique in which an image is carved into a wooden block, which is then inked and printed. The raised areas of the block transfer ink to the paper, while the carved areas do not.

What is the process of creating a print by forcing ink through a stencil onto paper called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silkscreen is a printmaking technique in which ink is forced through a stencil onto paper. The stencil is typically made of silk, and it is placed over the paper. Ink is then applied to the stencil, and it is forced through the holes in the stencil onto the paper.

Which printmaking style involves creating an image by transferring ink from a metal plate to paper using pressure?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Intaglio

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by incising lines into a metal plate. The plate is then inked, and the ink is transferred to paper using pressure.

What is the process of creating a print by transferring an image from a single printing plate to paper called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monotype is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a single printing plate to paper. The plate is typically made of metal or glass, and it is inked with a roller. The artist then uses a brush or other tool to create an image on the plate. The plate is then printed onto paper, transferring the image.

Which printmaking style involves creating an image by transferring ink from a raised surface to paper?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Relief is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a raised surface to paper. The raised areas of the surface transfer ink to the paper, while the non-raised areas do not.

What is the process of creating a print by transferring an image from a metal plate to paper using acid called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Etching

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Etching is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a metal plate to paper using acid. The plate is coated with a waxy substance, and then the image is scratched into the wax. The plate is then placed in an acid bath, which eats away at the exposed metal. The plate is then inked, and the ink is transferred to paper using pressure.

Which printmaking style involves creating an image by transferring ink from a wooden block to paper using pressure?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Woodcut is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a wooden block to paper using pressure. The block is carved with a knife or other sharp tool, and the raised areas of the block transfer ink to the paper, while the non-raised areas do not.

What is the process of creating a print by transferring an image from a flat surface to paper using a roller called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lithography is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a flat surface to paper using a roller. The surface is typically made of stone or metal, and it is coated with a greasy substance. The image is then drawn on the surface with a greasy crayon or ink, and then water is applied to the surface. The greasy areas repel the water, while the non-greasy areas absorb it. Ink is then applied to the surface with a roller, and it adheres to the greasy areas, creating an image.

Which printmaking style involves creating an image by transferring ink from a metal plate to paper using a press?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Intaglio

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a metal plate to paper using a press. The plate is incised with lines or dots, and the ink is forced into the incisions. The plate is then wiped clean, and the paper is pressed onto the plate, transferring the ink to the paper.

What is the process of creating a print by transferring an image from a single printing plate to paper using a press called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monotype is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a single printing plate to paper using a press. The plate is typically made of metal or glass, and it is inked with a roller. The artist then uses a brush or other tool to create an image on the plate. The plate is then printed onto paper using a press, transferring the image.

Which printmaking style involves creating an image by transferring ink from a raised surface to paper using a press?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Woodcut

  4. Silkscreen


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Relief is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a raised surface to paper using a press. The raised areas of the surface transfer ink to the paper, while the non-raised areas do not.

What is the process of creating a print by transferring an image from a metal plate to paper using a roller called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Lithography

  3. Intaglio

  4. Monotype


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which an image is created by transferring ink from a metal plate to paper using a roller. The plate is incised with lines or dots, and the ink is forced into the incisions. The plate is then wiped clean, and the paper is pressed onto the plate with a roller, transferring the ink to the paper.

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