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<engraving (printmaking process)>

Scope note

Use for the intaglio process in which the design is incised into the printing plate. Distinct from "wood engraving (process)," which is a process for relief printing. Historically, has sometimes been used to refer to printmaking processes in general, usually those employing printing plates; use the appropriate specific term. For the single step of incising the design, use "engraving (incising)."

Term type

Lead term
AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053225

Broader Terms used

intaglio (printmaking)

Term used for

chalcography

Created

13yrs ago

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