Lithography (from Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos) 'stone' and γράφω (gráphō) 'to write') [1] is a planographic method of printing originally based on the immiscibility of oil and water. [2] The printing …

Jun 16, 2022 · Lithography began in the 18th century, when Alois Senefelder, a little-known Bavarian playwright in Germany, discovered that he could copy his scripts by drawing them on slabs of …

Nov 18, 2025 · Lithography, planographic printing process that makes use of the immiscibility of grease and water. In the lithographic process, ink is applied to a grease-treated image on the flat printing …

Dec 21, 2018 · Lithography is a planographic printmaking process in which a design is drawn onto a flat stone (or prepared metal plate, usually zinc or aluminum) and affixed by means of a chemical reaction.

Lithography is a printing technique that has been widely used for centuries, combining chemistry and artistry to create high-quality prints. It is based on the principle that oil and water do not mix, allowing …

May 23, 2023 · Drawn from the ancient Greek word "lithos," which means "stone," lithography is a printmaking process.

Lithography is a process where an artist draws an image on a flat surface (typically a prepared metal plate) that repels the ink. Because the surface doesn’t hold onto the ink well, it is easily transferred to …