monotype

Meanings

• noun

  A printing process in which each character is printed from a separate block or matrix, as opposed to a typesetting process in which multiple characters are arranged in a single block and then inked and pressed onto paper.

  - "The artist used monotype printing to create unique, one-of-a-kind images."
  - "Monotype is a popular technique among printmakers for creating expressive and textured art."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with monotype
monotone , monocline , atone , alone

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Variants

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monotype , monotypes , Monotype

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Etymology

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From the Greek word monos, meaning 'single', and typos, meaning 'impression'. Monotype refers to the process of creating a single, unique impression from a matrix or block.

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Trivia

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1. Monotype printing was first used by the Dutch artist Johan Christian Friedrich Höghenberg in 1818.

2. Monotype prints are often considered to be more expressive and less precise than other printmaking techniques.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intaglio printing: A printmaking technique in which ink is held in recessed areas of a plate or matrix, as opposed to being on the surface like in monotype.

2. Relief printing: A printmaking technique in which ink is transferred to paper from raised areas of a plate or matrix.

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Culture

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Monotype has a rich history in art and printmaking. It was first developed in the late 19th century and quickly gained popularity among artists for its ability to create unique, expressive images. Monotype prints have been used by many famous artists, including Edgar Degas, Wassily Kandinsky, and Rembrandt.

How to Memorize "monotype"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a printing press with a single, flat matrix or block inked and pressed onto paper to create a unique image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word monotype with the idea of a single, unique impression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Monotype: One type of impression.

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