Photogravure (Noun)
Meaning 1
Printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The art of photogravure was revived in the late 19th century by artists seeking to produce high-quality prints of their work.
- The photogravure process allowed artists to create precise and detailed reproductions of their paintings and drawings.
- The museum's exhibition featured a series of photogravures by the French artist James Tissot, known for their incredible detail and realism.
- To create a photogravure, the image is first etched onto a copper plate using a photographic process, and then inked and printed using a traditional press.
- The use of photogravure in printing allowed artists to produce prints with a wide range of tones and textures, making it ideal for reproducing artworks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Using photography to produce a plate for printing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
An intaglio print produced by gravure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.