Question

Which of these is not a relief print making technique?

• A. Engraving (Metal)
• B. Wood cut
• C. Lino cut
• D. Letterpress

Hint:

If you have to cut lines \textbf{into} a plate to hold ink, it's intaglio. If you have to cut the background \textbf{away} to leave a raised image, it's relief.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Relief printing is defined as printing from a raised surface, with non-printing areas removed.
Step 2: Examine the provided techniques.

Woodcut and Linocut are relief techniques using carved blocks.
Letterpress is a mechanical relief printing method utilizing movable type.
Engraving (Metal) is an intaglio technique. The image is cut into a metal plate, and ink is held in the recessed lines, not on the raised surface.
Consequently, metal engraving is not a relief technique.