Serigraphy
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 the context of printmaking, screen printing is a printing technique that involves transferring ink onto a surface (paper, fabric, wood, etc.) through a stretched mesh (usually made of silk, polyester, or nylon), which acts like a stencil. The areas of the mesh that should not print are blocked with a waterproof emulsion, while the open areas allow the ink to pass through.
