Pressed for Success: Block Printmaking

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  1. 6. A visual art style from the 1920s-1930s characterized by geometric shapes, symmetry, and sleek, modern designs.
  2. 8. Assessing the success and impact of an artwork or the process, considering its strengths and areas for improvement.
  3. 9. Refining and evolving artistic ideas and techniques to improve the final work.
  4. 11. A printmaking technique where an image is carved into linoleum, and the raised surface is inked and pressed onto paper or fabric.
  5. 14. The arrangement of elements (line, shape, color, etc.) within an artwork to create a cohesive design.
  6. 18. A decorative art movement (late 19th–early 20th century) featuring flowing lines, organic shapes, and natural forms.
  7. 20. The practice of marking prints in an edition with a fraction (e.g., 1/50) to indicate the specific print and the total number in the edition.
  8. 21. Adding the artist’s signature to a print, typically in pencil, to authenticate the artwork.
  9. 22. Specialized tools with sharp, curved blades used for carving designs into surfaces like wood or linoleum.
  10. 23. A set of prints made from the same block, plate, or matrix, usually numbered and signed by the artist.
  11. 24. The process of creating artworks by transferring ink from a matrix (such as a block or plate) onto another surface, like paper.
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  1. 1. The act of bringing an artistic idea into reality through various techniques and media.
  2. 2. Exploring and researching art history, ideas, materials, and techniques during the artistic process.
  3. 3. The area within or around objects in a composition, it can be positive (occupied) or negative (empty).
  4. 4. The hands-on process of producing an artwork using various methods and materials.
  5. 5. The ability to create multiple copies of an artwork, often associated with printmaking or digital art.
  6. 7. A hand-held roller used to spread ink evenly across a printing surface.
  7. 10. The way of displaying or showing an artwork for viewing.
  8. 12. The carved surface used in printmaking, such as wood or linoleum, which holds the design for printing.
  9. 13. The result of transferring an inked image from a matrix (block, plate, etc.) onto another surface like paper.
  10. 15. The pigmented substance applied to a block or plate for transferring an image during printmaking.
  11. 16. The process of removing material from a surface (e.g., wood or linoleum) to create a design.
  12. 17. The overall structure of a design.
  13. 19. A soft, durable material used as a surface for carving in linocut printmaking.