Question

Arrange the following techniques in chronological sequence according to their invention.
(A). Lithography
(B). Woodcut
(C). Serigraphy
(D). Metal engraving
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (D), (C), (A).
• B. (A), (B), (C), (D).
• C. (B), (D), (A), (C).
• D. (D), (B), (A), (C).

Hint:

Remember the timeline of major printmaking innovations: Relief (Woodcut - 1400s), Intaglio (Engraving - 1430s), Planographic (Lithography - 1790s), and Stencil (Artistic Serigraphy - 1930s).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Determine the approximate invention dates for each technique.

(B) Woodcut: Originating in China (c. 9th century), it appeared in Europe around 1400, making it the earliest.
(D) Metal engraving: Developed in Europe in the 1430s.
(A) Lithography: Invented by Alois Senefelder in 1796.
(C) Serigraphy (Screen printing): Though conceptually ancient, it was patented for industrial use in the early 20th century, and later adopted as an artistic medium in the 1930s.

Step 2: Order the techniques from oldest to newest. The chronological order is Woodcut, Metal engraving, Lithography, Serigraphy, corresponding to (B), (D), (A), (C).