collotype printing
Noun: A photomechanical printing process that uses a glass plate coated with a light-sensitive gelatin layer to carry the image for reproduction; capable of producing high-quality, continuous-tone prints, often used for fine art and photographic reproductions.
This term refers specifically to a historical and specialized printing technique. It is used in contexts discussing printing history, photographic reproduction, and fine art printmaking. - The museum used collotype printing to create faithful reproductions of the ancient manuscripts. - Due to its ability to render subtle tonal gradations, collotype printing was once prized for high-quality art books.
- "Collotype process": A synonymous phrase emphasizing the methodical nature of the technique.
- The collotype process involves exposing the gelatin plate through a photographic negative.
- Collotype (n): The more common, shortened form of "collotype printing." It can refer to both the process and a print made by this process.
- This limited edition portfolio features original collotypes.
- Photogelatin process (n): An alternative, technical name for collotype printing.
- Photogelatin printing: A technical synonym.
- Albertype: A specific type or trade name for collotype printing.
"Collotype printing" has a single, specific technical meaning related to a photomechanical reproduction process. It does not have other common definitions.
- a photomechanical printing process that uses a glass plate with a gelatin surface that carries the image to be reproduced; can be used with one or more colors