Printmaking for Middle School: Explore the Art of Multiple Impressions

Question 1

In relief printmaking, the image areas are:

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Higher than the non-image areas

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Lower than the non-image areas

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Level with the non-image areas

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Incised into the non-image areas

Question 2

Screenprinting utilizes a:

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Mesh screen to transfer ink to paper

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Carved block to transfer ink to paper

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Metal plate to transfer ink to paper

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Stencil to block out non-image areas on paper

Question 3

Which material is typically not employed in printmaking?

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Marble

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Paper

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Ink

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Wood

Question 4

How can printmaking effectively address social and political issues?

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By conveying messages through powerful imagery

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By mass-producing propaganda materials

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By fundraising for social causes

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By creating art solely for commercial purposes

Question 5

A distinctive feature of screenprinting compared to other printmaking techniques is its ability to:

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Produce large-scale, vibrant images

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Achieve greater precision in detail

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Complete the process more efficiently

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Utilize a wider range of colors simultaneously

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a basic printmaking technique taught in this unit?

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Sculpture

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Relief

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Intaglio

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Screenprinting

Question 7

Which of the following is a tool used in intaglio printing?

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Burin

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Brayer

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Squeegee

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Linoleum cutter

Question 8

What is the purpose of registration marks in printmaking?

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To align multiple prints

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To create a border around the image

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To hold the paper in place

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To add color to the print

Question 9

Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which the ink is held in:

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Grooves or lines carved into the surface

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Raised areas of the surface

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Uncovered areas of the screen

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Porous paper

Question 10

The purpose of a proof in printmaking is to:

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Test the effectiveness of the design and techniques

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Create the final version of the print

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Transfer the design to another surface

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Preserve the original design

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of intaglio prints?

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Deep, rich colors

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Shallow, delicate lines

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Raised, textured surfaces

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Flat, even textures

Question 12

Which technique is NOT a fundamental method of printmaking?

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Painting

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Relief

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Intaglio

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Screenprinting

Question 13

In relief printing, the image is created by:

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Carving away parts of a raised surface

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Engraving a design into a metal plate

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Pushing ink through a mesh screen

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Applying paint directly to paper

Question 14

Which characteristic is unique to intaglio printmaking?

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Ink is held in recessed areas of the printing surface

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The image is raised above the paper's surface

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Multiple colors can be printed simultaneously

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The process is relatively inexpensive

Question 15

Which material is commonly used in relief printmaking?

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Linoleum

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Copper

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Silk

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Canvas

Question 16

What is the function of a press in printmaking?

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To transfer ink to paper by applying pressure

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To carve the design into the printing surface

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To clean the printing surface after use

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To create multiple impressions of the image

Question 17

In relief printing, the image is created by:

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Creating a raised surface on a printing plate

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Removing ink from below the surface of a printing plate

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Transferring ink from a stencil to paper

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Using a photographic process to create an image on a printing plate

Question 18

Which of the following materials is NOT used in intaglio printing?

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Linoleum

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Metal plate

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Etching needle

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Acid

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of using printmaking?

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Ability to create multiple copies of an image

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Quick and easy production process

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Low cost of materials

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High level of artistic detail

Question 20

What is the purpose of a printing press in printmaking?

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To transfer ink from a printing plate to paper

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To create an image on a printing plate

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To dry the ink on paper

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To cut the paper to size

Question 21

Which of the following is a famous printmaker known for their use of woodcuts?

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Albrecht Dürer

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Pablo Picasso

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Andy Warhol

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Rembrandt

Question 22

Which printmaking technique uses a flat stone or metal plate to create an image?

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Lithography

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Relief printing

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Intaglio printing

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Screenprinting

Question 23

What is the specific tool used to create the design on the printing plate in intaglio printmaking?

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Graver

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Burnisher

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Roller

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Brayer

Question 24

Which printmaking technique utilizes a stencil and ink to transfer an image onto paper?

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Screenprinting

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Relief

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Intaglio

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Etching

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a brayer in printmaking?

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To roll ink onto the printing plate

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To press the paper onto the printing plate

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To carve the design into the printing plate

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To clean the printing plate

Question 26

In relief printmaking, which areas of the plate will be printed?

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The raised areas

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The carved areas

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The inked areas

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The blank areas

Question 27

Which type of printmaking technique involves using a metal plate with lines etched or engraved into it?

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Intaglio

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Lithography

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Relief

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Screenprinting

Question 28

Screenprinting transfers the image to paper using what?

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A mesh screen

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A metal plate

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A carved wooden block

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A rubber stamp

Question 29

What is the process of transferring an image from a plate to paper in printmaking called?

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Printing

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Etching

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Carving

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Inking

Question 30

Which type of relief printmaking involves carving the image into a wooden block?

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Woodcut

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Linocut

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Drypoint

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Engraving

Question 31

How do contemporary artists use printmaking techniques to address important social, political, or environmental issues?

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Express political views

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Create decorative designs

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Experiment with materials

Question 32

Which of the following is **NOT** a type of printmaking technique covered in this unit?

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Lithography

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Relief

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Intaglio

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Screenprinting

Question 33

Which of the following tools is used to carve into a linoleum block for relief printing?

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Gouge

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Brayer

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Etching needle

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Serigraphy screen

Question 34

What is the purpose of a press in screenprinting?

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To transfer ink onto the paper

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To create a raised design

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To expose the screen to light

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To carve into a linoleum block

Question 35

What is the term for the process of transferring ink from a printing surface to paper?

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Impressing

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Etching

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Serigraphy

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Gouging

Question 36

Relief printing involves carving into a flat surface, leaving raised areas that will hold the ink.

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True

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False

Question 37

Which characteristic is unique to intaglio printing?

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The ink is pressed into the carved lines.

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The image is carved into a metal plate.

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The image is raised above the surface of the paper.

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The image is transferred through a screen onto paper.

Question 38

Screenprinting utilizes a stencil to transfer ink onto paper.

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True

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False

Question 39

Which tool is primarily used to create a relief print?

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Linoleum cutter

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Etching needle

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Chisel

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Serigraphy squeegee

Question 40

The purpose of a burnishing tool in printmaking is to:

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Smooth and flatten the surface

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Carve the image into a surface

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Remove ink from a surface

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Transfer the image onto paper

Question 41

What term refers to multiple copies of a print?

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Editions

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Reproductions

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Originals

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Stacks

Question 42

Which printmaking technique requires carving an image into a surface, leaving the raised areas to be inked and printed?

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Relief printing

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Monotype

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Screenprinting

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Intaglio printing

Question 43

In intaglio printing, what is the process of transferring an inked image from a plate to paper called?

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Pulling a print

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Etching

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Carving

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Embossing

Question 44

Which of the following materials is typically NOT used to create a screen in screenprinting?

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Wood

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Polyester

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Silk

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Nylon

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of using a ghost print in printmaking?

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To transfer an image to a new surface while preserving the original

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To create a mirror image of the original print

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To provide a base for adding color

Question 46

Which characteristic is unique to aquatint printing?

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Produces a tonal image with smooth gradations

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Involves carving fine lines into a surface

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Uses a screen to transfer ink

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Creates raised areas on the surface

Question 47

What is the term for an artist's preliminary sketch or design for a print?

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Maquette

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Proof

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Edition

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Plate

Question 48

Which of the following is a type of paper specifically suited for printmaking?

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Japanese paper

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Newsprint

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Canvas

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Bristol board

Question 49

What is the primary function of a printing press in printmaking?

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Applies even pressure to transfer ink from a plate or block to paper

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Carves the image into a surface

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Dries the ink on the paper

Question 50

What is the purpose of editioning in printmaking?

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Creating a limited number of identical prints from the same plate or block

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Preserving the original image for historical purposes

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Experimenting with different colors and techniques