What is the term for a printing process where the image is incised into a surface, such as in etching or engraving?
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Intaglio
In intaglio, the ink is held in the recessed areas of the plate. This is the opposite of relief printing, where the ink is applied to the raised surfaces.
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- What general term describes printing techniques like engraving where ink is held in the recessed areas of a surface?