Exploring Intaglio Printmaking Techniques

What is Intaglio printmaking?

All of the following are examples of Intaglio printmaking, except which? a. etching C. linocut b. engraving d. mezzotint

Answer:

C. linocut is the only one that is not an example of Intaglio printmaking. Linocut is an example of relief printing, not Intaglio printmaking.

Intaglio printmaking is a technique where prints are created by applying ink beneath the surface of the plate. The image is sliced, scratched, or etched into the printing surface or plate, which can be made of various materials such as copper, zinc, aluminium, magnesium, polymers, or coated paper.

Intaglio refers to any printmaking technique where the image is produced by cutting into the printing plate. The incised line or area holds the ink and creates the picture.

Intaglio printing includes various techniques such as etching, drypoint, engraving, photogravure, heliogravure, aquatint, and mezzotint.

Therefore, linocut is not an example of Intaglio printmaking, making option C the correct answer.