Difference between revisions of "Engraving"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
An intaglio printing process where an image is cut into a flat, hard surface, usually metal or wood, which is then inked and printed. Engraving techniques were developed in the early 15th century in Germany and northern Italy. | An intaglio printing process where an image is cut into a flat, hard surface, usually metal or wood, which is then inked and printed. Engraving techniques were developed in the early 15th century in Germany and northern Italy. | ||
| − | See line engraving and stipple engraving | + | See [[line engraving]] and [[stipple engraving]] |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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File:Image3_802494.jpg|Epes Sargent copper plate | File:Image3_802494.jpg|Epes Sargent copper plate | ||
File:Image3_802495.jpg|Revere Epes bookplate 1971 restrike | File:Image3_802495.jpg|Revere Epes bookplate 1971 restrike | ||
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | + | * Multilingual Glossary for Art Librarians at http://www.ifla.org/VII/s30/pub/mgl.htm | |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:20, 2 August 2022
Description
An intaglio printing process where an image is cut into a flat, hard surface, usually metal or wood, which is then inked and printed. Engraving techniques were developed in the early 15th century in Germany and northern Italy.
See Line engraving and Stipple engraving
Synonyms and Related Terms
graveerkunst (Ned.); gravure (Ned., Fr.); plaat (Ned.); Gravur (Deut.); Stich (Deut.); incisione (It.); grabado (Esp.); gravyr (Sven.)
Additional Images
Engraving tools with Revere bookplate
Epes Sargent copper plate
Revere Epes bookplate 1971 restrike
Resources and Citations
- Multilingual Glossary for Art Librarians at http://www.ifla.org/VII/s30/pub/mgl.htm