9 Printmaking Techniques Everyone Should Know About – Artisera

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While most of us think of original, one-of-a-kind creations when we think of art, the world of printmaking has its own place in the art market. The technique of printmaking can be traced back to the 1st century AD China, during the reign of the Han dynasty. Contrary to popular belief, printmaking is not limited to creating copies of an original artwork – it includes various techniques by which images are replicated onto wood, paper, metal, fabric and other such materials. Prints are a legitimate category in fine art, and one that is becoming increasingly popular, both for aesthetics as well as investment. Here are nine widely used printmaking techniques one should know about. Printmaking tools (Source: metmuseum.org) 1. Woodcut The earliest printmaking technique, woodcut revolutionised printmaking as well as people’s access to literature and art. In the 15th century