Collotype (Noun)
Meaning
A photomechanical printing process that uses a glass plate with a gelatin surface that carries the image to be reproduced; can be used with one or more colors.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The collotype printing process was widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for reproducing fine art and photography.
- A collotype can be created using a single color or multiple colors, depending on the desired result.
- Collotypes are known for their high-quality reproductions and detailed renderings of images.
- The process of creating a collotype involves coating a glass plate with a layer of gelatin and then exposing it to light through a negative image.
- Many famous artists and photographers have used collotype to mass-produce their work while maintaining exceptional image quality.