Objectives

The term printmaking describes processes for creating multiples. The four basic categories of printmaking--relief, intaglio, planographic and stencil--are discussed in this chapter. Each of these categories has a number of processes which are associated with them. A description of many of these media and examples are explored in order to reveal their unique characteristics.

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

• List and describe the four categories of printmaking.
• Discuss the processes of each of the media associated with relief, intaglio, planographic, and stencil printing.
• List and define the tools and terminology associated with printmaking.
• Cite examples of artist associated with the various printmaking processes.