Question

Arrange the evolution of the following techniques in chronological order.
(A). Viscosity
(B). Woodcut
(C). Engraving
(D). Etching
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C), (D), (B), (A)
• B. (B), (C), (D), (A)
• C. (C), (B), (A), (D)
• D. (C), (B), (A), (D)

Hint:

The historical progression of printmaking in Europe generally follows this order: Relief (Woodcut), then Intaglio (Engraving, then Etching), then Planographic (Lithography), and finally modern techniques like Serigraphy and Viscosity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Determine the approximate period of invention or widespread use for each printmaking technique.

(B) Woodcut: The oldest form of printmaking, originating in China around the 9th century and appearing in Europe around 1400.
(C) Engraving: Developed from goldsmithing techniques in Germany in the 1430s. It became a major artistic medium shortly after the woodcut in Europe.
(D) Etching: Developed around the early 16th century as an alternative to engraving, using acid to incise the lines.
(A) Viscosity Printing: A modern multi-color intaglio technique developed in the 20th century by Stanley William Hayter.

Step 2: Arrange the techniques in chronological order from oldest to newest. The correct sequence is Woodcut, Engraving, Etching, Viscosity. This corresponds to (B), (C), (D), (A).