There are two types of intaglio printing, etching and engraving. What is the primary difference between the two?

A The artist carves the design directly in engraving while in etching it's done by using add to cut into the plate.

OB. You can feel the raised edges of the ink on an etching but not on engraving,

c. The artist carves the design directly in etching while in engraving it's done by using acid to cut into the plate.

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Meghan Cortez

25 January, 16:58

There are two types of intaglio printing, etching and engraving. What is the primary difference between the two?

A The artist carves the design directly in engraving while in etching it's done by using add to cut into the plate.

OB. You can feel the raised edges of the ink on an etching but not on engraving,

c. The artist carves the design directly in etching while in engraving it's done by using acid to cut into the plate.

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Omari Lawson · Answer 1

The Correct Choice is C. The artist carves a design directly in etching while in engraving it's done by using acid to cut into the plate.

Explanation:

Etching is a physical process done by the artist where they use a sharp object to cut into the surface. Engraving uses chemicals to burn into the surface.