monotype
monotype
Definition
mono·type (män′ō tīp′, män′ə-)
noun
- Biol. the only type of its group, as a single species constituting a genus, a single genus constituting a family, etc.
- Art
- a unique print from a metal or glass plate on which a picture has been made, as with paint or ink
- the method of making such prints
- Printing type produced by Monotype
either of a pair of machines for casting and setting up type in separate characters on individual bodies: one, a casting machine, is controlled by a paper tape perforated on the other, a keyboard machine
monotype
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- make: She makes monotypes, and monoprints from collographs, constructed with rich textures, and found objects.
Modifies a noun
- plate: You may then layer colors on the monotype plate with the brayer to create deep richness.
- font: Output using a monotype font or that which has been typed should still be double-spaced.
- machine: The first monotype machine was installed in the 1920's printing Council minutes and reports and other similar material.
- website: More information on the Monotype website and the Ikivo website.
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