Autotypy (Noun)
Meaning
Process for producing permanent prints in a carbon pigment.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The autotypy process allowed artists to create permanent prints with a range of tonal values using carbon pigment.
- Autotypy was a significant innovation in the field of printmaking, enabling mass production of high-quality images.
- The artist's use of autotypy in her work added a level of depth and nuance to the prints that was previously unattainable.
- The development of autotypy in the late 19th century revolutionized the field of photography and printmaking.
- Autotypy was particularly useful for reproducing photographs, as it allowed for the creation of permanent prints with a range of tonal values.