Space (Printmaking)

What does "space" refer to in art?

• The color used in a painting

• The texture of a sculpture

• The position of objects within a composition

• The type of paint used

What is the primary function of printmaking?

• To create sculptures

• To transfer an image/design from a template to paper

• To paint murals

• To carve wood

What is a lino cut?

• A type of painting on canvas

• A relief type print where you carve away parts of the matrix

• A digital art technique

• A method of sculpting stone

What is the matrix in lino cutting?

• The tool used for carving

• The material your design is made on

• The ink used for printing

• The final printed image

What is the process of creating a relief print?

• Carving away parts of the matrix and using a brayer to apply ink

• Drawing directly on the matrix with ink

• Using a stencil to apply ink to the matrix

• Painting the entire matrix with ink

In relief printing, where does the ink make contact?

• On the entire surface of the matrix

• Only on the carved away parts

• Only on the parts of the matrix that are leftover from carving

• On the edges of the matrix

Which tool is used to evenly apply ink across the matrix?

• Cutter

• Registration

• Brayer

• Pencil & Sharpie

What happens if you add too little ink in printmaking?

• The print will be too dark.

• The print will have spots and look incomplete.

• The print will be perfectly balanced.

• The print will be too light and blurry.

What happens when excess ink is applied to a carved print?

• It enhances the details of the carvings.

• It seeps into the carved away areas.

• It makes the print clearer.

• It reduces the depth of the carvings.

What is essential for creating a visually interesting relief print?

• Using bright colors

• Understanding the difference between positive and negative space

• Adding texture

• Incorporating complex patterns