Synonyms for

Printmaking

Verb / ˈprɪˌntmeɪkɪŋ / Another word for printmaking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The art or process of making prints, especially as practiced in engraving, etching, drypoint, woodcutting, or serigraphy.

Synonyms & similar words

print printing engraving etching drypoint woodcutting serigraphy lithography intaglio aquatint mezzotint photogravure copperplate linocut monotype letterpress

Example sentences

  1. She sold her printmaking artwork at the craft fair.
  2. The printmaking process involves carving a design onto a surface.
  3. I enjoy experimenting with different printmaking techniques.
  4. The printmaking studio was filled with the smell of ink.
  5. He learned printmaking in art school.

Quotes

  • "Printmaking is the ultimate democracy of art." - Louise Nevelson
  • "Printmaking is an art of repetition." - Jasper Johns
  • "Printmaking is the only medium in which there is a palpable marriage between the plate and the paper." - Robert Motherwell

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