plates (reproduction object genre)
- Scope note
- General concept for flat, relatively thin sheets or disks of a rigid material such as metal or glass that have a uniform surface and thickness, used to make a work in multiples. Examples are copper or steel plates that are etched or engraved and used in printmaking, and thin sheets of metal or glass used in photography to make positive or negative images.
- Date of creation: 13-May-2024
Accepted term: 13-May-2024