[New post] [Answer] How is a mezzotint piece created? Why is it unique and important to Intaglio printmaking?

answertrivia posted: " Answer: Mezzotint's tone is created using a special tool like with drypoint. As the tool moves along the metal surface it roughs the surface and creates different levels of grooves. When ink is applied to the surface the varying levels of groov" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on AnswerTrivia.com [Answer] How is a mezzotint piece created? Why is it unique and important to Intaglio printmaking? by answertrivia Answer: Mezzotint's tone is created using a special tool like with drypoint. As the tool moves along the metal surface it roughs the surface and creates different levels of grooves. When ink is applied to the surface the varying levels of grooves provide the illusion of various tones and half-tones while still using the same color of ink. This method is one of the best representation of monochromatic art. How is a mezzotint piece created? Why is it uniq... This free site is ad-supported. Learn more ​ answertrivia | 18th Feb 2021 at 3:04 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: https://wp.me/pcLptW-jKi Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from AnswerTrivia.com. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://answertrivia.wordpress.com/2021/02/18/answer-how-is-a-mezzotint-piece-created-why-is-it-unique-and-important-to-intaglio-printmaking-8/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com