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/ˈsɪlkˌskriːn ˈprɪntɪŋ/ · silkscreen.printing
noun
- A printing technique that uses a silk or synthetic mesh screen to apply ink to a surface. The artist used silkscreen printing to create a series of vibrant posters for her exhibition.
- A print or image produced using the silkscreen printing technique. The silkscreen printing of the limited edition art book was highly sought after by collectors.
verb
- To print using the silkscreen printing technique. The designer silkscreen printed the logo onto the t-shirts by hand.
Did you know? Silkscreen printing was popularized in the 1960s by artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, who used the technique to create iconic pop art images.