Printmaking Quiz

What is printmaking?

• A form of art involving transferring ink to paper

• A form to make designs pop up the paper

• A form of music composition

• A form to make paper from scratch

Where did printmaking originate?

• Egypt

• Greece

• India

• China

What is a set of prints called?

• A compilation

• An edition

• An assortment

• A collection

What is the disadvantage of reduction printing?

• It takes longer to create prints

• It requires special equipment

• It is impossible to undo mistakes

• It is more expensive than other printing methods

What is the purpose of registration in printmaking?

• To carve the design onto the printing block

• To align the paper and printing element the same way each time

• To clean the printing press

• To sign and number the edition of prints

What is the first step in creating a multi-color print using soft linoleum?

• Inking with the final color

• Carving out the areas that will remain the first color

• Signing and numbering the edition of prints

• Deciding if there will be any white in the print

What is the final step in creating a multi-color print using soft linoleum?

• Signing and numbering the edition of prints

• Carving out the areas that will remain the second color

• Inking with the first color

• Inking with the final color

What should be done with words before printing them on a multi-color print?

• Write them in cursive

• Write them in all capital letters

• Use a different font for each word

• Transfer them backwards

What is the purpose of lino cutters in printmaking?

• To carve into soft or linoleum blocks

• To carve the design onto the printing block

• To clean the printing press

• To align the paper and printing element the same way each time