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serigraphy

serigraphy

9.9
A process of making prints on paper or cloth using a screen and ink
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛrɪˈɡrəfi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : serigrafía
  • The gallery exhibited a collection of modern serigraphy prints by local artists.

Examples

  • Using serigraphy, the artist produced vivid posters with intricate patterns.

  • The artist specializes in serigraphy.

  • He learned the basics of serigraphy in his university's printmaking course.

  • Many contemporary artists use serigraphy to create unique prints.

  • The artist used serigraphy to create vibrant posters for the upcoming gallery show.

  • In her printmaking class, she learned that serigraphy allows for a variety of colors and textures.

  • The company specializes in serigraphy, producing high-quality silk-screened apparel.

Synonyms

silkscreening
vsserigraphy
  • Specialized
5.1

A way of printing that pushes ink through a fine screen to make images on cloth or paper

is the process of making prints using that mesh based printing technique

Surface Forms

serigraphy singular
serigraphies plural

Morphology

serigraphy = serigraph (semi-transparent) = serigraph + y

Formed by straightforward suffixation from 'serigraph' to indicate the practice/process related to that noun.

Etymology

Serigraphy comes from the parts seri- meaning 'silk' and -graphy meaning 'writing', the same ending you see in photography. So serigraphy is like 'silk writing' and it refers to making prints by pushing ink through a silk screen, which is the silkscreen printing process.