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An _______ work of art is one in which an artist is physically involved with the production of the work of art.


A) print
B) multiple
C) original
D) reproduction

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Original prints are produced in quantities called:


A) editions
B) limited editions
C) artist's proofs
D) impression editions

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What is a photomechanical copy print and what is it more commonly referred to as?

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The fraction that appears in the center of a print below the image is referred to as the _______ number.


A) print
B) issue
C) series
D) edition

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The process of printing came to Europe from _______.


A) Japan
B) Korea
C) China
D) Indonesia

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What is meant by digital printmaking? Discuss how new technologies may affect printmaking.

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The rubber-edged tool used in silk-screening is called an _______.


A) squeegee
B) brayer
C) burin
D) engraver

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Compare and contrast the works of Hokusai and Nolde, mentioning technique, subject matter, and final appearance.

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Katsushika Hokusai and Emil Nolde were b...

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Explain the differences between fine art prints and reproductions. What are the benefits of each?

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What is the difference between a print and a reproduction?

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A print and a reproduction are terms often used in the context of visual art, particularly with regard to the way images are duplicated and distributed. However, they refer to different processes and concepts. A print is an artwork that has been created through a printmaking process. Printmaking is an art form in which the artist creates an image on a surface (known as the matrix, which can be a metal plate, a wood block, a lithographic stone, etc.) and then transfers that image onto paper or another material. This is done by applying ink to the matrix and then pressing it onto the desired surface. The result is a print, which can be an original piece of art. There are various printmaking techniques, including etching, engraving, lithography, screen printing, and woodcut, each with its own unique characteristics and effects. Prints are often produced in limited editions, where the artist determines the number of copies that will be made. Each print in an edition is considered an original work of art because the artist is involved in the printmaking process and the image is not simply a copy of a pre-existing work. A reproduction, on the other hand, is a copy of an existing artwork. Reproductions are typically created using photographic or digital methods to capture the image of the artwork and then printing it on paper, canvas, or other materials. The quality of a reproduction can vary greatly, from poster-like images to high-quality giclΓ©e prints that closely mimic the colors and textures of the original. Reproductions are not considered original works of art because they are not the result of a creative process by the artist; instead, they are copies made without the artist's direct involvement. Reproductions can be made in unlimited quantities and are often used for mass distribution, such as in the form of posters or printed merchandise. In summary, the key difference between a print and a reproduction is that a print is an original piece of art created through a printmaking process, often in limited editions, while a reproduction is a copied image of an existing artwork, typically produced without the direct involvement of the artist and potentially in unlimited quantities.

Compare and contrast Rembrandt's use of etching in Christ Preaching with Morisot's use of drypoint in Little Girl with Cat.

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The print The Letter, by American artist Mary Cassatt, illustrates the influence of _______ on her work.


A) Romanticism
B) rubber stamps
C) Japanese woodblock prints
D) wallpaper designs

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Engraving, etching and _______ are intaglio processes.


A) drypoint
B) wetpoint
C) woodblock
D) serigraphy

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Explain the numbering system used by printmakers in each original edition. Why are these numbers important? What do they mean?

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Sharecropper by Elizabeth Catlett is an example of:


A) a linoleum cut
B) an engraving
C) an etching
D) silkscreen

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The poster Jane Avril Jardin de Paris, which was created using the lithographic process, was made by this French artist.


A) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
B) Mary Cassatt
C) Honore Daumier
D) Berthe Morisot

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Which of the following is a type of relief printing?


A) wood engraving
B) intaglio
C) lithography
D) serigraphy

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If an artist marks a print "AP," what does that indicate?

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What are the four major categories of printmaking? How do they differ?

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Describe the serigraphy / silkscreen process.

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