Planographic
Prints - An Introduction
Unlike
both relief and intaglio printmaking techniques,
the individual planographic techniques
are not inter-related in either their processes
or methods of printing.
However,
all are made on the surface of the matrix
and involve no engraving or carving into
that surface and the majority are painterly
techniques allowing the artist freedom
in drawing.
James
Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834 – 1903).
"Nude Model Reclining".
Lithograph, 1893. (115 x 214 mm)
Apart
from the principal technique of lithography,
the other planographic techniques, such
as cliché-verre or monotype are
in the main interesting asides to the history
and development of artists’ printmaking.
John
Copley (1875-1950): “A
Daylight Lamp”.
Colour lithograph,
1909.
(301 x 246 mm))
To
investigate more about a
particular
technique
in Planographic printmaking,
select
from
the
list on the right.
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are
cross-
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