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altibaby

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Which of the following printing techniques is especially capable of producing subtle shades of gray?
 
  A. Mezzotint
  B. Engraving
  C. Linocut
  D. Drypoint
  E. All these answers are correct.

Question 2

The earliest-known woodcut was made in:
 
  A. Germany.
  B. India.
  C. Italy.
  D. Japan.
  E. China.


dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Mezzotint is a reverse process in which the artist works from dark to light, creating subtle values.

Answer to Question 2

E
The earliest surviving woodcut image was made in China, dated 868 C.E., from a copy of the Diamond Sutra, and portrays the Buddha preaching.


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