Question

Arrange the following in order of the printing process:
(A) Drawing
(B) Zinc plate
(C) Acid bite
(D) Ground
(E) Inking and Printing

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

Hint:

Plate preparation first.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct sequence for the printing process involves:

1. Preparing the zinc plate (B): The base for etching is prepared.
2. Applying ground (D): A resist material is applied to protect the plate from acid.
3. Drawing the design (A): The design is created on the ground-covered plate.
4. Acid bite (C): The exposed parts of the plate are etched by acid to create the design.
5. Inking and printing (E): The design is transferred onto paper or another surface.

This sequence is typical for intaglio techniques like etching and aquatint.