Transfer of an inked picture from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface is referred to as offset lithography, a waterless lithographic printing method. Its offset rotary nature, introduced in the late nineteenth century, caused it to replace other methods due to its high quality, speed, and economy of production. Since its invention, it quickly gained popularity due to its economical reproduction of complex designs. The most notable periods of utilizing the method was in the second half of the 20th century. Due to the vivid colors and clear details possible with the technique, renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein were able to express and capture the essence of popular culture in visually appealing pieces. They are known for the silkscreen prints and comic book-inspired pop art, respectively. As current printing methods can hardly operate without the use of offset lithography, it is still essential to art and design.