Etching Techniques

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What is the process of creating a metal plate for intaglio printing called?

  1. Engraving

  2. Etching

  3. Drypoint

  4. Aquatint


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Etching is the process of creating a metal plate for intaglio printing by using acid to dissolve the metal in areas that are not protected by a resist.

What is the most common type of acid used in etching?

  1. Nitric acid

  2. Hydrochloric acid

  3. Sulfuric acid

  4. Acetic acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitric acid is the most common type of acid used in etching because it is strong enough to dissolve metal, but not so strong that it will damage the plate.

What is the purpose of a resist in etching?

  1. To protect the metal from the acid

  2. To create a raised image on the plate

  3. To transfer an image to the plate

  4. To create a textured surface on the plate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A resist is a material that is applied to the metal plate before etching to protect the areas that are not supposed to be etched.

What is the most common type of resist used in etching?

  1. Asphaltum

  2. Wax

  3. Shellac

  4. Gum arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asphaltum is the most common type of resist used in etching because it is easy to apply and remove, and it is resistant to acid.

What is the process of transferring an image to a metal plate for etching called?

  1. Drawing

  2. Painting

  3. Printing

  4. Transferring


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transferring is the process of transferring an image to a metal plate for etching by using a variety of methods, such as tracing, photocopying, or using a transfer paper.

What is the process of creating a raised image on a metal plate for etching called?

  1. Embossing

  2. Engraving

  3. Drypoint

  4. Aquatint


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embossing is the process of creating a raised image on a metal plate for etching by using a variety of tools, such as a burin, a scraper, or a drypoint needle.

What is the process of creating a textured surface on a metal plate for etching called?

  1. Stippling

  2. Cross-hatching

  3. Aquatint

  4. Mezzotint


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aquatint is the process of creating a textured surface on a metal plate for etching by using a variety of techniques, such as sprinkling powdered rosin on the plate before etching or using a special aquatint box.

What is the process of printing an etched metal plate called?

  1. Intaglio printing

  2. Relief printing

  3. Planographic printing

  4. Screen printing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intaglio printing is the process of printing an etched metal plate by using ink that is forced into the etched lines and then transferred to paper.

What is the most common type of paper used for intaglio printing?

  1. Newsprint

  2. Bond paper

  3. Bristol board

  4. Etching paper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Etching paper is the most common type of paper used for intaglio printing because it is strong and absorbent, and it can withstand the pressure of the printing press.

What is the process of cleaning an etched metal plate after printing called?

  1. Deinking

  2. Burnishing

  3. Polishing

  4. Re-etching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deinking is the process of cleaning an etched metal plate after printing by using a variety of solvents to remove the ink from the plate.

What is the process of preparing an etched metal plate for printing called?

  1. Inking

  2. Wiping

  3. Burnishing

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inking is the process of preparing an etched metal plate for printing by applying ink to the plate and then wiping away the excess ink, leaving ink only in the etched lines.

What is the process of creating a multiple-color print from an etched metal plate called?

  1. Color separation

  2. Registering

  3. Overprinting

  4. Reduction printing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reduction printing is the process of creating a multiple-color print from an etched metal plate by using a single plate and printing it multiple times, each time with a different color of ink.

What is the process of creating a three-dimensional print from an etched metal plate called?

  1. Intaglio printing

  2. Relief printing

  3. Planographic printing

  4. Intaglio embossing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intaglio embossing is the process of creating a three-dimensional print from an etched metal plate by using a variety of techniques, such as using a press to emboss the paper or using a roller to burnish the paper.

What is the most famous etching by Rembrandt?

  1. The Three Crosses

  2. The Hundred Guilder Print

  3. The Night Watch

  4. The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hundred Guilder Print is Rembrandt's most famous etching, and it is considered to be one of the greatest works of art in the history of printmaking.

What is the most famous etching by Goya?

  1. The Disasters of War

  2. The Caprichos

  3. The Third of May 1808

  4. The Maja Nude


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Disasters of War is Goya's most famous etching, and it is a series of 82 prints that depict the horrors of war.

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