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graphic art
graphic art. Term current with several different meanings in the literature of the visual arts. In the context of the fine arts, it most usually refers to those arts that rely essentially on line or tone rather than colour—i.e. drawing and the various forms of engraving. Some writers, however, exclude drawing from this definition, so that the term ‘graphic art’ is used to cover the various processes by which prints are created. In another sense, the term—sometimes shortened to ‘graphics’—is used to cover the entire field of commercial printing, including text as well as illustrations.
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IAN CHILVERS. "graphic art." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "graphic art." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-graphicart.html IAN CHILVERS. "graphic art." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-graphicart.html |
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graphic art
graphic art. Term current with several meanings in the literature of the visual arts. In the context of the fine arts, it usually refers to those arts that rely essentially on line or tone rather than colour—i.e. drawing and the various forms of engraving. Some writers, however, exclude drawing from this definition, so that the term ‘graphic art’ is used to cover the various processes by which prints are created. In another sense, the term—sometimes shortened to ‘graphics’—is used to cover the entire field of commercial printing, including text as well as illustrations.
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IAN CHILVERS. "graphic art." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "graphic art." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-graphicart.html IAN CHILVERS. "graphic art." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-graphicart.html |
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graphic arts
graph·ic arts • pl. n. the visual arts based on the use of line and tone rather than three-dimensional work or the use of color. ∎ (graphic art) the activity of practicing these arts, esp. as a subject of study. DERIVATIVES: graph·ic art·ist n. |
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"graphic arts." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "graphic arts." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-graphicarts.html "graphic arts." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-graphicarts.html |
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graphic arts
graphic arts see aquatint ; drawing ; drypoint ; engraving ; etching ; illustration ; linoleum block printing ; lithography ; mezzotint ; niello ; pastel ; poster ; silk-screen printing ; silhouette ; silverpoint ; sketch ; stencil ; woodcut and wood engraving . |
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"graphic arts." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "graphic arts." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-graphica.html "graphic arts." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-graphica.html |
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