What is the difference between Modern and Contemporary?
Although many use the words interchangeably, and the absolute meaning is certainly debatable, we use them to mean as such:
Contemporary pieces incorporate a lot of color and texture. They could be described as comfortable and colorful.
Modern pieces use less texture and are more about form and artistic impression rather than function.
What is a giclee?
Giclée
(pronounced "zhee-clay") is a French word meaning "a spraying of ink.”
With the advent of giclée, the art of reproducing fine art has become
even more precise. Giclées have the highest apparent resolution
available today -- as high as 1,800 dots per inch. In addition, since
no screens are used, the prints have a higher apparent resolution than
lithographs and a color range that exceeds that of serigraphy.
Displaying a full color spectrum, giclée prints capture every nuance of
an original and have gained wide acceptance from artists and galleries
throughout the world.
What is a reproduction?
A
reproduction is a copy or facsimile of an original work. The end
product of a reproduction is significantly faithful in its resemblance
to the form and elements of the original.
What is an edition?
An
edition is a set of identical prints or other works of art, sometimes
numbered and signed, often created by or under the supervision of the
artist. Two numbers are often written on the piece, the first
indicating the print’s place in the order of all pieces in the edition,
the second number indicating the total number of pieces in the edition.
What is a limited edition?
A
limited edition is a series of identical prints or pieces, which are
limited to a one-time creation of a certain number of pieces. The
artist determines the size of the edition, and usually signs and
numbers each individual piece.
What is an original?
An original work is considered to be an authentic example of the works of an artist, rather than a reproduction or imitation.
What is a numbered print?
Numbering
refers to labeling on a print that specifies its place in the order of
its production when it is one of a limited edition.
What is archival?
The
ability of a material, including some framing materials, printing
papers to last for many years. The materials usually meet certain
criteria for permanence, such as lignin-free, pH neutral,
alkaline-buffered, stable in light, etc.
What is foam board?
Foam board is a lightweight, stiff backing often mounted or affixed to a print or poster prior to framing.
What is matting?
Matting is a stiff paper, fabric or suede border around a print.
What is a hand colored print?
A
hand colored print is a black and white print that has been
individually colored by an artist using high quality watercolor paints.
The artist uses layers of paint to bring depth and vibrancy to the
colors. Our selection of hand colored prints are painted using
traditional techniques that give each piece a rich, higher quality look
usually associated with original art.
What is 'fiber'?
Fiber art is a style of fine art which uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, and natural and synthetic fibers. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labour involved as part of its significance.*
Source: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_Design
What is 'ceramic'?
Ceramics
are materials made of non-metallic minerals that have been permanently
hardened by firing them at high temperatures. Objects made of such
materials are also called ceramics. Traditionally, ceramics were made
of clay and other naturally occurring materials. In contrast, modern
ceramics are made of silicon carbide, alumina and other specially
purified materials. The word ceramic comes from the Greek word
'keramikos' meaning 'of pottering', from 'keramos', which means
'potter’s clay'.*
What is 'earthenware'?
Earthenware
is a type of ceramic made from potash, sand, feldspar and clay.
Earthenware is typically 'biscuit fired' (first kiln firing) at a
temperature of around 1000ºC. It is 'glaze fired' (the final/second
firing) at around 1100ºC. Sometimes earthenware can be as thin as bone
china and other porcelains, though it is more easily chipped. It is not
as translucent as porcelain. Earthenware is less strong and less tough
and more porous than stoneware – but is cheaper to produce and easier
to work with. Due to its high porosity, earthenware must usually be
glazed in order to be watertight.*
What is 'stoneware'?
Stoneware
is a high-fired ceramic that is vitreous or semi vitreous, not
translucent, and is often made up of clays that are not highly refined.
Stoneware commonly has some specks and some particulate material such
as sand in it. Stoneware is harder than earthenware and is fired at
kiln temperatures of about 1200-1300ºC. Its colour is usually grey,
buff, white or brown. Stoneware is strong and can hold water, though it
is not completely waterproof unless glazed.*
What is 'pottery'?
Pottery
is a form of ceramics technology where wet clays are shaped and then
dried or fired to harden them. The term is generally used only for
relatively easily constructed utensils such as pots, cups, bowls etc.
Pottery is an ancient technology.*
*Source: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
What is a gelatin-silver print?
Is
the photographic process used with currently available black-and-white
films and printing papers. A suspension of silver salts in gelatin is
coated onto acetate film or fiber-based or resin coated paper and
allowed to dry (hence the term dry plate). These materials remain
stable for months and years unlike the 'wet plate' materials that
preceded them.**
What is a monoprint or a monotype?
Monoprinting is a form of printmaking that has images or lines that cannot exactly be reproduced. There are many techniques of monoprinting, including collage, hand-painted additions, and a form of tracing by which thick ink is laid down on a table, paper is placed on top and is then drawn on, transferring the ink onto the paper. Monoprints can also be made by altering the type, color, and pressure of the ink used to create different prints. Examples of standard printmaking techniques which can be used to make monoprints include lithography, woodcut, and etching.
The difference between monoprinting and monotyping is that monoprinting has a matrix that can be reused, but not to produce an identical result. With monotyping there are no permanent marks on the matrix, and at most two impression (copies) can be obtained.**
**Source: www.wikipedia.org |
