Etching is traditionally the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio (incised) in the metal. [1] In modern …

2022年12月19日 · Etching is a printing technique known also as intaglio, where an artist takes a metal plate, usually copper, zinc, or iron, and coats it with an acid-resistant substance, referred …

Etching is an intaglio printmaking process in which lines or areas are incised using acid into a metal plate in order to hold the ink. In etching, the plate can be made of iron, copper, or zinc. …

etching, a method of making prints from a metal plate, usually copper, into which the design has been incised by acid. The copperplate is first coated with an acid-resistant substance, called …

2022年5月12日 · Etching for beginners is a guide to the materials and tools you need to get started in this printmaking technique that produces atmospheric tonal prints.

2025年3月14日 · Etching is a process in which lines or textures are bitten (etched) into a metal plate with a variety of mordants (acids). The metal plate is first covered with an acid-resistant …

2018年9月20日 · The art of etching is one of the oldest printmaking mediums—originating in the 15 th century and evolving out of techniques developed by armorers to decorate their wares. …

2024年4月14日 · Etching is a printmaking technique that involves creating designs or images on a metal plate or other surface using acid or other corrosive substances. The process allows for …

Etching involves incising an image into a metal plate using acid or a similar corrosive substance, then inking the plate to create a print when pressed onto paper. The technique is favored by …

the action or process of etching; the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate; an etched design… See the full definition