Printmaking

What is the primary purpose of printmaking in art?

• To create multiple copies of a single image

• To produce a single, unique artwork

• To enhance digital photography

• To replace traditional painting

Which of the following is NOT a common printmaking technique?

• Etching

• Lithography

• Sculpting

• Screen printing

In printmaking, what is a 'matrix'?

• A type of ink used

• The surface on which the design is prepared

• A tool for carving

• A style of print

Which artist is famous for their printmaking work?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Rembrandt van Rijn

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'relief printing' involve?

• Carving into a surface and printing the raised areas

• Using a flat surface to transfer ink

• Pressing ink through a screen

• Etching into metal

Which term describes the process of creating prints from a flat surface, such as stone or metal, using a greasy substance?

• Etching

• Lithography

• Relief printing

• Screen printing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the role of a 'brayer' in printmaking?

• To carve designs into the matrix

• To apply ink to the matrix

• To press paper onto the matrix

• To clean the matrix

Which of the following best describes 'intaglio' printmaking?

• Printing from a raised surface

• Printing from a recessed design

• Printing through a stencil

• Printing with a digital printer

What is a 'proof' in printmaking?

• A final print ready for sale

• A test print to check the design

• A type of ink used

• A tool for carving

Which printmaking technique uses a mesh screen to transfer ink onto a substrate?

• Etching

• Screen printing

• Lithography

• Relief printing