Printmaking Vocabulary

What is implied texture in a 2-D work of art?

• A) A texture that can be felt by touching the artwork.

• B) A texture that is only visible and cannot be felt.

• C) A texture that changes depending on the light.

• D) A texture that is created using digital tools only.

What is printmaking?

• The process of writing a book.

• The process of reproducing an image or design using a carved picture and ink.

• The process of painting on a canvas.

• The process of digital printing.

What is a plate in printmaking?

• A) A tool used to mix inks

• B) The surface on which the image is created for printmaking

• C) A protective cover for finished prints

• D) The paper on which the final print is transferred

What is a Linocut?

• A) A type of sculpture made from marble.

• B) Images cut, carved, or engraved on linoleum for print.

• C) A digital art technique using software.

• D) A painting technique that uses watercolors.

What is Relief Printmaking?

• A) A digital design technique using computers

• B) A type of printmaking where artists carve a design into a surface such as wood, foam, or linoleum

• C) A method of painting directly onto a canvas

• D) A photographic process for creating prints

What is linoleum commonly used for?

• Roof insulation

• Wall paint

• Floor covering

• Automobile manufacturing

What does the term "Edition" refer to in the context of printing?

• The process of creating a print

• A single copy of a printed book

• All the copies of a print made from a single printing

• The cover design of a printed material

What is a brayer used for?

• Cutting paper evenly

• Spreading printing ink evenly on a surface before printing

• Measuring distances on a map

• Holding sheets of paper together

What is the purpose of a Baron in printmaking?

• To cut the paper to the correct size

• To distribute ink evenly on a print

• To press the paper onto the inked surface

• To mix different colors of ink

What is a gouge used for?

• Sculpting in clay

• Carving for printmaking

• Cutting fabric

• Painting on canvas