Lithography
A printmaking process based on the separation of grease and water on a flat prepared surface.
Example
A lithograph can preserve crayon-like marks because the image is drawn on a flat surface rather than cut into a plate.
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Etching
An intaglio printmaking method in which acid bites drawn lines into a prepared metal plate.
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Engraving
An intaglio printmaking process in which lines are cut directly into a metal plate with a tool.
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Oil on canvas
A painting made with oil-bound pigments on a woven textile support.
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Impasto
Paint applied thickly enough for brush or palette-knife marks to remain physically visible.
