printmaking

noun

print·​mak·​ing ˈprint-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce printmaking (audio)
: the design and production of prints by an artist
printmaker noun

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As part of their partnership, the Rembrandt House Museum will host an exhibition of several highlights of Rembrandt’s printmaking and showcase G-Star’s research for the denim collection. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 Vibrant architectural drawings take over A83 Photo: Bryan Young For its ongoing Architectural Drawing series, nonprofit printmaking studio and gallery A83 tasks emerging architects and designers to share their architectural drawings through the experimental lens of the studio’s printmaking. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 The pieces incorporate various printmaking techniques such as lithography, engraving, silkscreen printing and photography. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 The event boasts lots of activities for kids and adults, including wooden boat building, printmaking, a bouncy house and ship canal tours. Melissa Santos, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for printmaking 

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First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of printmaking was in 1795

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“Printmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printmaking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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