Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

lithographed


Meanings
  • The process of creating printed copies of text or images by transferring an image onto printing plates, which are then pressed onto paper to produce multiple copies.

    - "He was employed as a lithographer for a major publishing house."
    - "The lithographs produced during the 19th century are highly valued by collectors."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with lithographed
lithograph , graphite sketch , engraving print , etching drawing
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. lithium () :


Variants
List of all variants of lithographed that leads to same result
lithograph , lithographed , lithographer , lithographers , lithographing , lithographs
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

{"term"=>"lithographic plate", "description"=>"A lithographic plate is a flat, smooth surface covered with a thin layer of a light-sensitive material called a photoemulsion. The surface of the plate is then treated with a series of chemical solutions, known as 'fountain solutions', which contain various dissolved salts and other chemicals that help to control the flow of ink and the transfer of ink from the plate to the paper during the printing process. Once the lithographic plate has been prepared with the photoemulsion and the fountain solutions, it is then ready to be used as a printing plate in the lithographic printing process. During the printing process, the lithographic plate is pressed against a sheet of paper, and ink is then transferred from the plate to the paper, creating a printed image on the paper. The lithographic plate can then be reused multiple times to create additional printed images on new sheets of paper. This makes the lithographic printing process a highly efficient and cost-effective method for producing large quantities of high-quality printed images on paper."}


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Lithography comes from the Greek words 'lithos' meaning 'stone' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write'. The term 'lithography' was first used in the late 18th century.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Lithography was first invented in the late 18th century by the German artist Aloys Senefelder. Senefelder was a struggling artist who was trying to find a way to create high-quality prints of his artwork without having to rely on expensive and time-consuming techniques such as etching or engraving. During his experiments with various chemicals and techniques, Senefelder discovered that he could create high-quality prints of his artwork by using a flat, smooth surface covered with a thin layer of a light-sensitive material called a photoemulsion. Senefelder then discovered that he could transfer ink from a printing roller to the surface of the lithographic plate, and that the ink would then adhere to the photoemulsion on the surface of the plate, creating a high-quality printed image on the paper when the plate was pressed against the paper during the printing process.

  2. The first lithographic print was created by Aloys Senefelder in 1796. The print was a self-portrait of Senefelder, and it was created using a primitive lithographic printing process that involved using a flat, smooth surface covered with a thin layer of a light-sensitive material called a photoemulsion, and transferring ink from a printing roller to the surface of the lithographic plate, and then pressing the plate against a sheet of paper during the printing process. The primitive lithographic printing process used by Senefelder in 1796 was not very efficient or cost-effective, and it required a great deal of skill and expertise on the part of the printer to produce high-quality printed images on the paper. However, despite the primitive nature of the lithographic printing process used by Senefelder in 1796, it represented a major breakthrough in the field of printmaking, and it paved the way for the development of more efficient, cost-effective, and skill-intensive lithographic printing processes in the future.

  3. Lithography was first used for printing books in the early 19th century. The first lithographic book was published in Germany in 1816. The book was called 'Die Kunst der Radierung' (The Art of Etching), and it was published by the German publisher C.F. Peters. The book was a collection of etchings by various German artists, and it was the first book to be printed using the lithographic printing process. The publication of 'Die Kunst der Radierung' in 1816 marked the beginning of the use of lithography for printing books, and it paved the way for the widespread adoption of lithography as the primary method for printing books during the 19th century.

  4. Lithography was used extensively for printing political cartoons and satirical illustrations during the 19th century. Political cartoons and satirical illustrations were popular forms of political expression and commentary during the 19th century, and lithography was the primary method used for printing these political cartoons and satirical illustrations in large quantities during the 19th century. Some famous political cartoonists and satirical illustrators who used lithography extensively for printing their works during the 19th century include Thomas Nast, John Tenniel, and Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Lithography has had a significant impact on various forms of art and culture throughout history. Lithographs were first produced in the late 18th century, and they quickly gained popularity among artists and collectors. Lithographs allowed artists to create high-quality, detailed prints of their work, which could then be disseminated to a wider audience. Lithographs also played an important role in the development of various artistic movements throughout history, including Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Expressionism. Lithographs have also been used as a means of documenting historical events and preserving cultural heritage. For example, lithographs were widely used during the 19th century to document and preserve the artistic and cultural heritage of various indigenous peoples around the world. Lithographs have also been used as a means of documenting and preserving the scientific and technological achievements of various civilizations throughout history. For example, lithographs were widely used during the 19th century to document and preserve the scientific and technological achievements of various European civilizations during the Renaissance and beyond.

Memorize "lithographed" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize lithographed is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.