Question:medium

'Intaglio' is a
(A) Name of Painting
(B) Colour Mineral
(C) Technique of Print Making
(D) Printing Tool

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Intaglio is one of the four main families of printmaking. The key idea is that the ink is \textbf{in} the grooves, below the surface of the plate.
Updated On: Feb 18, 2026
  • (A)
  • (B)
  • (C)
  • (D)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Define 'Intaglio': An Italian term, meaning "to incise."
Step 2: Apply the definition. Intaglio is a printmaking method where an image is incised into a surface (the matrix). The incised areas hold the ink, making it a Printmaking Technique. Examples include engraving, etching, drypoint, and mezzotint.
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