Question

The term "Ghost Print" is associated with which of the following medium?

• A. Collography
• B. Relief
• C. Lithography
• D. Monoprint

Hint:

Think of the term literally: a "ghost" is a faint echo of something that was there before. A ghost print is the faint echo of the first, fully inked print, and it's a signature effect of the monoprinting process.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Define "Ghost Print." A ghost print is a second, much fainter impression pulled from a printing plate without re-applying ink. The ink remaining on the plate after the first print creates a pale, ethereal "ghost" of the original image.
Step 2: Relate the concept to the options. This technique is a defining characteristic of Monoprint (and Monotype). In monoprinting, the artist works on a non-porous plate, and the first pull removes most of the ink. The residual ink is just enough to create the secondary ghost image, which is valued for its unique, subtle qualities. This is not a standard feature of the other listed techniques.