collotype
- noun
- /ˈkɒləˌtaɪp/
- Archaic
:
colotipo
- A collotype print of the famous painting was displayed at the gallery, demonstrating the fine quality of the reproduction.
Examples
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However, as an aid to visual study, Fukui's 1925 crisp, clear collotype was probably the only publication that broke new technological ground.
Academic text (2005) -
At this date, and indeed, up to the late 1910s, feature reproductions in color in the journal Kokka were reproduced in chromoxylograph, with the lesser reproductions done from photographs in monochrome collotype.
Academic text (2005) -
The art book featured stunning images produced using collotype, showcasing the intricate details in vibrant colors.
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Many historical documents were preserved through the collotype process, allowing them to be shared with a wider audience.
Synonyms
A printing method that uses a glass plate covered in gelatin to make very detailed photos, sometimes in color
A way to print pictures using a glass plate covered with gelatin to transfer the image
A way of making photo prints with a gelatin plate or a print made the same way
Compounds
- Archaic
A printing method that uses a glass plate covered in gelatin to make very detailed photos, sometimes in color
How High-Quality
- Archaic
- Archaic
- Archaic
3
7.2
- Specialized
6
6.7
- Specialized
1
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Collotype comes from the Greek root kolla meaning 'glue' and type meaning 'impression' or 'form'. So it is like a 'glue impression', a printing method in which a glass plate with a sticky gelatin layer takes the image and makes very detailed prints.