Exploring Printmaking Techniques

What is printmaking primarily concerned with?

• Sculpting with clay

• Painting on canvas

• Drawing with pencils

• Creating multiple images from a surface

Which type of printmaking uses a raised surface to create an image?

• Intaglio

• Lithography

• Relief

• Silkscreen

Which material is not typically used in relief printmaking?

• Styrofoam

• Linoleum

• Metal

• Wood

How is ink applied in the intaglio process?

• Sprayed onto the surface

• Drawn with a crayon

• Pushed into incised lines

• Spread over a raised surface

What is the main principle behind lithography?

• Water attracts grease

• Water repels grease

• Grease attracts grease and repels water

• Ink repels water

What is used to create a design in lithography?

• Watercolor paints

• Ink pens

• A greasy material

• Acrylic paint

What does the silkscreen process involve?

• Using a stencil to apply ink

• Carving into wood

• Pressing designs into clay

• Drawing with crayons

What alternative methods can be used to create a stencil in silkscreen printing?

• Using glue or gum arabic

• Carving into metal

• Using watercolors

• Drawing with pencils

What significant invention did Gutenberg make?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The light bulb

• The telephone

Why is fine art printmaking significant?

• It requires minimal materials

• It allows for unique visual expression

• It is the oldest form of art

• It uses digital technology