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intaglio

DEFINITIONS OF: intaglio

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n a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print

Synonyms:
gravure, intaglio printing
Types:
photogravure
printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
rotogravure
printing by transferring an image from a photogravure plate to a cylinder in a rotary press
Type of:
printing, printing process
reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication

n glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

Synonyms:
diaglyph
Type of:
glyptic art, glyptography
carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)
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