Definitions
- Describing a printmaking technique where the image is incised into a surface, such as metal or stone. - Referring to a design or image that has been created using the intaglio technique. - Talking about a piece of jewelry or decorative item that has been made using the intaglio technique.
- Describing a printmaking technique where the image is carved into a surface, such as wood or metal. - Referring to a design or image that has been created using the engraving technique. - Talking about a piece of jewelry or decorative item that has been made using the engraving technique.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are printmaking techniques.
- 2Both involve carving or incising a design into a surface.
- 3Both can be used to create detailed and intricate designs.
- 4Both have been used for centuries in art and decorative items.
- 5Both require skill and precision to execute properly.
What is the difference?
- 1Surface: Intaglio involves incising the design into a flat surface, while engraving involves carving the design into a harder surface, such as metal or wood.
- 2Tools: Intaglio typically uses a sharp tool to cut into the surface, while engraving may use a variety of tools, including burins and gravers.
- 3Depth: Intaglio creates a deeper impression in the surface, while engraving creates a shallower impression.
- 4Materials: Intaglio is often used with metal or stone surfaces, while engraving is commonly used with wood or metal surfaces.
- 5Technique: Intaglio involves applying ink to the incised surface and then wiping it away, while engraving involves applying ink to the surface and then wiping it away from the raised areas.
Remember this!
Intaglio and engraving are both printmaking techniques that involve carving or incising a design into a surface. However, they differ in the type of surface used, the tools employed, the depth of the impression, and the application of ink. Intaglio is typically used with metal or stone surfaces and creates a deeper impression, while engraving is often used with wood or metal surfaces and creates a shallower impression.
