lithographic

Meanings

• noun

  The process of creating printed images using a flat surface and ink.

  - "The lithographic process was invented in the late 18th century."
  - "The museum has an extensive collection of lithographic prints."

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Variants

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lithograph , lithographic , lithographically , lithographs

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'lithos' meaning stone, due to the use of a flat limestone plate as a base for the printing process.

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Trivia

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1. Lithography was first used for commercial printing in the late 18th century.

2. The process of lithography was patented by Alois Senefelder in 1796.

3. Lithography was a popular method for producing illustrations for books and magazines in the 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. printmaking: A general term for the process of creating artworks using printing techniques, including lithography.

2. intaglio: Another printmaking technique, in which the ink is held in recessed areas of a plate and wiped away from the surface, resulting in a raised image.

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Culture

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Lithography played a significant role in the development of the fine arts, particularly in the 19th century. It allowed artists to create high-quality, detailed prints that were more affordable and accessible than traditional paintings.

How to Memorize "lithographic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat limestone plate coated with a special substance. The artist draws an image on the plate using a greasy crayon. The plate is then treated with a solution that makes the unmarked areas water-receptive. Ink is rolled over the plate, and water is used to remove the ink from the water-receptive areas, leaving the image inked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lithographic' with 'stones' and 'prints'. Think of a process that involves using a flat stone to create detailed images.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Litho' means stone, and 'graph' means to write. So, lithography is writing with stones.

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