English · Arts & Literature
printmaking
/ˈprɪnt.meɪ.kɪŋ/
[/ˈprɪnt.meɪ.kɪŋ/]
making art by printing
Advancednoun
Definition
The art of making pictures by transferring ink from a carved or treated surface onto paper.
Example
In her printmaking class, she carved a design into wood and pressed it onto thick paper.
In her printmaking class, she carved a design into wood and pressed it onto thick paper.
Etymology
A compound of 'print' (from Latin 'premere', to press) and 'making'.
How & Where It’s Used
Includes techniques such as woodcut, etching, and screen printing.