Arts et Artisanat - Gravure

a photographic printing process that uses a gelatin-coated plate to produce high-quality prints with a wide tonal range and a delicate, velvety texture

collotypie, impression collotypique

the process of producing printed materials, such as documents, graphics, or photographs, using a computer and a printer

impression par ordinateur, impression informatique

a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto a substrate, such as paper or fabric, producing high-quality, long-lasting prints with vibrant colors and fine details

impression par sublimation de teinture, impression par sublimation

a high-quality digital printing process that uses specialized inkjet printers and archival quality inks to create fine art prints with exceptional color accuracy, clarity, and longevity

giclée, impression giclée

a digital printing process that uses small droplets of ink to produce high-quality, full-color prints on a variety of materials, including paper, fabric, and plastic

impression à jet d'encre, impression par jet d'encre

a digital printing process that uses a laser beam to transfer toner onto a substrate, typically paper, producing high-quality, fast, and precise prints

impression laser, imprimerie laser

a digital printing process that uses solid sticks or blocks of ink that are melted and applied to a substrate, such as paper or fabric, producing high-quality, vibrant prints with sharp details and minimal waste

encre solide, encre en blocs

a digital printing process that uses heat to transfer ink or dye onto a substrate, typically paper or labels, producing high-quality, durable prints

impression thermique, impression à transfert thermique

a printing technique in which the image is carved into the printing plate and the carved part holds the ink

taille-douce

a type of printing process that uses a raised plate with characters to transfer ink to paper

typographie, imprimerie à relief

a type of relief printing process that uses a sheet of linoleum with a design cut into it to transfer ink to paper

linogravure, gravure sur linoleum

a type of printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

lithographie

a type of printing process that uses a metal or plastic plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

monotype, monotype (impression)

a type of printing process where inked images are transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to paper, creating sharp and clear prints

impression offset, impression par offset

a printing method where the image and non-image areas are on the same flat surface, and ink only sticks to the parts meant to be printed

impression planographique, impression en planographie

a type of printing machine that uses a flat metal plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

typographie, imprimerie

a printing technique in which an image is carved in relief on a printing block, such as wood or linoleum, and ink is applied to the raised surface of the block before it is pressed onto paper or another substrate

impression en relief, impression sur bloc

a printmaking technique that involves carving a metal plate, typically copper or zinc, with a chisel or graver to create an image

gravure sur métal, gravure métallique

the art or process of cutting or carving designs or writings on a metal surface using an acid or a laser beam

gravure, eau-forte

a relief printing technique that involves carving a design into the end-grain of a block of wood, typically boxwood, using specialized engraving tools

gravure sur bois, impression sur bois

a relief printing technique that involves carving a design into a block of wood, inking the surface, and then printing the image onto paper or another substrate

gravure sur bois, tailles-douces

the technique of putting a design or pattern of ink or metal on a surface through a screen of silk or fine material

sérigraphie

a technique used in printmaking that involves the use of a carved wooden block to create a design or pattern on paper or fabric

impression sur bois, gravure sur bois

a printing process that involves engraving an image onto a ceramic plate, which is then inked and printed onto paper or another substrate

cérographie, impression céramique

a printmaking technique in which dots of ink are applied in patterns to create tones, textures and images

pointillisme, pointillé

an intaglio printing technique that involves roughening a metal plate with a special tool called a rocker to create a textured surface that can hold ink

mezzotinte, mezzotint (technique de gravure)

an etching technique that involves creating a tonal range on a metal plate by exposing it to an acid-resistant resin that is then heated

aquatinta, aquatint

the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material

gravure

an intaglio printing technique that involves scratching an image directly onto a metal plate, typically copper, using a pointed tool

eau-forte à sec, dessin sur métal

a modern printing method that involves transferring digital images or text directly onto paper or other materials using a computer and a printer

impression numérique, impression digitale

a printing process that involves transferring ink from a master copy onto a gelatin pad, which can then be used to produce multiple copies of the original image or text using a press or by hand rubbing

hécatographe, hécatographie