Intaglio Printing (Noun)
Meaning
A printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The art student spent hours learning intaglio printing techniques in her classes at the university.
- The intaglio printing process was a labor-intensive and delicate art form that required great skill.
- The artist chose intaglio printing to create her series of engravings because of its unique texture and depth.
- Intaglio printing allowed the artist to achieve intricate details in her prints that would be impossible with other methods.
- A small number of artists continue to specialize in intaglio printing, upholding a centuries-old tradition.