Serigraphy
Serigraphy which is commonly referred to as silk-screen printing stands as a widely favored printmaking technique that operates by transferring ink through stencils onto different substrates. The printing method known as serigraphy emerged during China's Song Dynasty period (960-1279 AD) before becoming an influential medium in modern art during the 20th century. During the Pop Art movement of the 1960s serigraphy became a leading technique which artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used to create iconic works that transitioned between the realms of fine art and commercial design. To produce serigraphs artists make a stencil on fine mesh screens which were originally made from silk but now synthetic materials are more commonly used. The screen receives ink which is transferred to the printing surface through a squeegee to create vibrant and precise printed images. Serigraphy stands out as an artistic process through which creators can explore different color combinations and textures and use layering techniques to produce bold graphic art pieces. Serigraphy gained popularity across multiple art movements because it delivers sharp details and vivid colors and it was used in the strong graphics of Art Deco and psychedelic designs during the 1960s counterculture movement. Modern artists push serigraphy's limits by integrating classic techniques with digital technologies to produce exceptional prints that capture global audiences.
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