Linocut
Printmaking is an artistic technique that involves drawing or carving an image onto a rigid surface, known as a matrix, and then transferring that image onto another surface, usually paper, through a printing process. It is one of the oldest forms of image reproduction.
Main characteristics of printmaking:
Matrix: can be made of metal (such as copper or zinc), wood, linoleum, stone, or even synthetic materials.
Inking: ink is applied to the worked matrix.
Printing: the image is transferred to paper by pressure, using a press or manually.
Multiplicity: allows for multiple copies of the same design, called prints or impressions.
In printmaking, linocut (or linoleum print) is a relief printing technique similar to woodcut, but instead of using a wooden block, it employs a linoleum matrix—a softer and more uniform material—which allows for smoother and more detailed carving. The carved areas do not receive ink and will appear white when printed. The raised (uncarved) surfaces are inked and transferred to the paper through pressure.
