Photogelatin Process (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 photogelatin process was widely used in the early 20th century for printing high-quality images in books and magazines.
- The artist experimented with the photogelatin process to create unique, multi-colored prints of her photographs.
- The photogelatin process allowed for mass production of photographic images with a level of detail and nuance that was previously unattainable.
- The company specialized in using the photogelatin process to produce large-format prints of architectural drawings and designs.
- The museum's conservation team used the photogelatin process to create exact replicas of historic photographs for exhibition purposes.