Definition

1. Noun:
   • Photogravure: A high-quality, traditional printing process for reproducing photographs. An image is etched (engraved) into a copper plate, which is then inked and used to print the photograph onto paper. This term refers specifically to the resulting printed image or the plate itself.
   • Photoengraving: A related, more general term for any process of engraving a photographic image onto a metal plate, often for use in printing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bảo tàng trưng bày một bộ sưu tập khắc ảnh từ thế kỷ 19. (The museum displays a collection of photogravures from the 19th century.)
  • Kỹ thuật khắc ảnh đòi hỏi sự tỉ mỉ của người thợ. (The photogravure technique requires the craftsman's meticulousness.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is technical and historical, primarily used in contexts related to fine art printing, photography history, and traditional printmaking techniques.

Variants and Related Words

• Bản khắc ảnh (n): The photogravure plate or the specific print.
• Thợ khắc ảnh (n): A photogravure engraver or photoengraver.

Synonyms

• Photogravure
• Photoengraving
• Heliogravure (a specific type of photogravure)

Notes

• "Khắc ảnh" is a compound noun formed from "khắc" (to engrave, to carve) and "ảnh" (picture, photograph). It directly describes the process and product of engraving a photograph.
• This is a specialized term not commonly used in everyday modern conversation, but rather in academic, artistic, or historical discussions.