relief-block printing

Relief printing is a printmaking technique where the non-printing areas of a surface are cut or etched away, leaving the design in relief to be inked and printed. This process is also known as anastatic printing or relief etching.1

Key aspects of relief printing include:
* Process: The design stands out from the background, which is removed. Alternatively, the printing surface can be built up.2
* Materials: Common materials include wood and linoleum, but metals like aluminum and magnesium, as well as plastics, can also be used.2
* Artistic Style: Relief printing is well-suited for bold designs that emphasize areas of color and form rather than fine lines.2
* Examples: Notable relief printing methods include woodcut, linocut, and metal cut. William Blake pioneered relief etching, using it to combine text and illustrations.13