Below is a glossary article post in the category I which discusses the explanation of the meaning, definition and meaning of the acronym, term, jargon, or termonology of Intaglio based on summaries from various types of sources (references) that are relevant, related, and trustworthy.
Understanding Intaglio
So, what is actually meant by Intaglio?
Intaglio describes every graphic art technique where the picture is produced by entering the print plate – the line or area that is initiated holds the ink and make a picture.
Explanation of Intaglio
Intaglio, in visual art, one of the four main classes of graphic art techniques, is distinguished from three other methods (printing of assistance, stencils, and lithography) by the fact that the ink that forms the design is only printed from a hidden area. Among the intaglio techniques are engraving, etching, drypoint, aquatint, and mezzotint (QQ.V.).
Intaglio printing is the opposite of a relief printing, because printing is done from ink under the surface of the plate. The design is cut, scratched, or engraved into the surface or printing plate, which can be copper, zinc, aluminum, magnesium, plastic, or even coated paper. Printing ink is rubbed into the incision or groove, and the surface is cleaned.
Unlike surface printing, the printing of intaglio – which is actually a process of spending paper into the lines that are given – put a large enough pressure. The intaglio process may be the most flexible graphic artistic method, because various techniques can produce various effects.
Almost all intaglio plates are printed in the same way, using a roller press. This basically consists of two bearing rollers with movements that can be moved horizontally between them. Thick ink is forced to enter the incision of the Intaglio plate with a roller, and the excess ink is deleted.
The ink plate is placed facing up on the bed, a piece of wet printing paper is placed on it, and the blanket (to ensure even pressure) wrapped in both. Then the roller over the press is rotated and the bed is pulled through; The pressure of several tons that are transmitted through the blanket presses the wet paper into the gaps of plates filled with ink, resulting in printed images.
There are two ways to make intaglio molds in various colors. In the method known as à la poupée (France: “with dolls”), a bunch of doll -shaped fabrics is used to apply different colors to different areas from one plate, which is then printed in the usual way.
In another separate plate method, each carrying a different color, respectively in excessive printed on a piece of paper. When this multi-look method is used, the printer must be careful to ensure that each successive color falls in the right location. The most appropriate method to ensure color registration involves the use of small holes to check alignment.
Moreover, as we have seen above, this term is one of a collection of dictionaries, acronyms, terms, jargon, or terminology in the field of arts that begins with an alphabet or prefix I, as well as terms associated with I.
Meaning of Intaglio in the English, Indonesian (Including Javanese and Sundanese), and Malaysian Translation Dictionary
Apart from discussing the meaning and discussion of the definition, to deepen it further, here we also need to know what the word means in the English, Indonesian (including Javanese and Sundanese) translation dictionaries, as well as Malaysia (Malay).
For easy understanding, in this glossary post, we will explain it in the form of a list of translations of terms from various types of languages as follows:
- English; Terminology = Intaglio.
- Indonesian (including Javanese and Sundanese translations); Terminology = Intaglio (Indonesian), Intaglio (Java), and Intaglio in Sundanese.
- Malaysian; Terminology = Intaglio.
Closing
OK, above there is the discussion and explanation of what is the meaning of Intaglio.
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Footnotes
This glossary post was created by referring to the conclusions of the meaning of definitions from various authoritative relevant references such as Wikipedia, Britannica and several other sources such as MoMA, Tate, ModernArts, and so on. This word is one of a collection of terminology in the field of Art which begins with the alphabet or prefix I. This article wasupdated in Dec of 2025.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity
- https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=intaglio
- https://www.britannica.com/search?query=intaglio
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