Dry Point

What style of printmaking is Dry Point Etching associated with?

• Relief

• Monotype

• Intaglio

• Lithography

What is the primary characteristic that defines the "Dry Point" technique in printmaking?

• Use of water-based inks

• Use of a blunt tool

• No chemicals required

• Use of a laser cutter

Which of the following is used to gently wipe away extra ink during the printing process?

• Etching Stylus

• Matrix

• Cheese Cloth

• Printing Press

What is the primary benefit of using damp paper in the printing process?

• It prevents the paper from tearing.

• It allows the paper to stretch and bend into incisions for better ink absorption.

• It enhances the color of the ink.

• It speeds up the printing process.

What is the only way to create value in Mark Making

• Applying multiple layers of paint

• Building up lines and their proximity to one another.

• Using different colors over top of one another.

• Blending the inks

What is "value" in the context of art as described in the image?

• The financial worth of an artwork

• The light or dark areas within an artwork

• The texture of materials used in art

• The popularity of an artwork

What does "Mark Making" in art refer to?

• The process of blending colors smoothly

• The use of different lines, dots, and marks to create an artwork

• The technique of using a single color in a painting

• The method of painting using only brushes

How does cross hatching differ from traditional hatching?

• It uses curved instead of straight lines

• It involves alternating the direction of lines to build value

• It only uses vertical lines

• It is done with different colors

What does the Press Level need to be at on both sides while printing?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What is the purpose of the bedding/blanket on the printing press?

Answer explanation

To absorb some of the pressure so the matrix does not crack or break when being rolled through.