Arte e Artigianato - Printmaking

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

collotipia, stampa collotipica

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

stampa al computer, stampa informatica

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

stampa a sublimazione, stampa per sublimazione

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, stampa 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

stampa a getto d'inchiostro, stampa inkjet

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

stampa laser, stampa a 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

inchiostro solido, inchiostro in blocchi

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

stampa termica, stampa a trasferimento termico

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

intaglio

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

tipografia, stampa a rilievo

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

linoleografia, stampa su 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

litografia

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

monotipo, monotipo (tecnica di stampa)

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

stampa offset, stampa a 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

stampa planografica, stampa a superficie piana

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

stampa, tipografia

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

stampa in rilievo, stampa su blocco

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

incisione su metallo, stampa metallica

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

incisione

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

incisione su legno, stampa su legno

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

xilografia, stampa su legno

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

serigrafia

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

stampa su legno, incisione su legno

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

cerografia, stampa ceramica

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

puntinismo, punto

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

mezzotinto, tecnica del mezzotinto

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

acquatinta, acquatinta

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

incisione

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

puntasecca, incisione a secco

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

stampa digitale, stampa elettronica

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

ettografo, ettografia