Objectives

The term printmaking describes processes for creating multiples. The four basic categories of printmaking—relief, intaglio, lithography and screenprinting—are discussed in this chapter. Each of these categories has a number of processes which are associated with them. Descriptions 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 medium associated with relief, intaglio, lithography and screenprinting.
• List and define the tools and terminology associated with printmaking.
• Cite examples of artists associated with the various printmaking processes.