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photorelief

photorelief

9.8
A raised image used to make prints from a photograph
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : fotorelieve
  • The museum displayed several works produced by the photorelief process, highlighting its unique texture.

Examples

  • The artist used photorelief to create detailed prints from her original photographs.

  • The artist created a stunning photorelief for the exhibition.

  • Learning photorelief techniques can open new possibilities in printmaking and design.

  • Look at this photorelief!

  • The artist used photorelief to create detailed prints from her original photographs.

  • Learning photorelief techniques can open new possibilities in printmaking and design.

  • The museum displayed several works produced by the photorelief process, highlighting its unique texture.

Synonyms

photolithography
vsphotorelief
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A process that uses light and photo masks to make tiny patterns on surfaces for things like microchips

is about making raised images or plates rather than producing micro scale patterns
photoplate making
vsphotorelief
  • Archaic
7.3

The process of making printing plates using light and photo film

also creates raised images as a finished result rather than focusing only on production
photomechanics
vsphotorelief
  • Specialized
9.5

The process of making printing plates from photos to print images

focuses on making raised images or plates rather than broad reproduction technology
photoengraving
vsphotorelief
  • Archaic
8.4

A metal plate made using a photograph to print clear pictures

creates raised images or plates rather than engraved or cut plates used for illustrations

Antonyms

flatness
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A painting or surface with little shine and depth

Surface Forms

photorelief singular
photoreliefs plural

Morphology

photorelief = relief (semi-transparent) = photo + relief

The components 'photo' and 'relief' are recognizable, but the term is a specialized technical word whose full meaning is not fully predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Photorelief joins photo- and relief: photo- means 'light' or 'a picture made with light' and relief means 'a raised image' on a surface. So a photorelief is a picture made with light that becomes a raised image or printing plate, which is why artists use it to make textured prints.