Relief Printing (Noun)
Meaning
Printing from a plate with raised characters.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Relief printing was the dominant method of printing in ancient China, where it was used to produce intricate designs and characters.
- The artist used relief printing to create a series of vibrant prints featuring raised flowers and leaves.
- The technique of relief printing allows for a high level of detail and texture in the finished print.
- Relief printing was used extensively in the 15th century to produce playing cards and other illustrations.
- By using a combination of relief printing and hand coloring, the artist added depth and dimension to her prints.