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altibaby

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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.



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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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