Intaglio Definition - Creative Glossary

The place to find definitions and learn about creative terms.

Categories

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Term Details
Term:	Intaglio
Subcategory:	Technical
Definition:	Intaglio is a printing process that involves making an image through the use of a metal plate being scratched on its surface or being bitten with acid. Once the plate is inked, it is worked into the regions or bitten lines – filling them up. This in turn makes the image be in reverse when it is applied to paper as it rolls through the press. Intaglio includes a variety of processes such as photo etching, aquatint, dry-point, engraving and mezzotint.

Referring Terms