What is a PLANOGRAPHIC PRINT?
In addition to the traditional relief and intaglio processes, which involve cutting into a block or plate, there are other methods of printmaking which do not, known as planographic processes. Planographic means printing from a flat surface. Traditionally the term planographic relates primarily to lithography but in recent years its usage has grown to encompass screenprint, and the various photomechanical and digital processes.
PROCESS
The surface of the print remains flat, relying primarily on specific chemical properties rather than physical texture to effectively hold the design. Techniques utilized in this process include lithography, which employs the unique interactions between grease and water, as well as other flat-surface printing methods such as monotype and monoprinting. Monotypes are created on a blank, smooth plate that has no permanent design, allowing for unique, one-off prints each time. In contrast, monoprints are crafted using plates that feature fixed textures or etched patterns, which are then combined with variable inking techniques to achieve diverse and intriguing results.
