Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [image-making processes and techniques]
6. [printing and printing processes and techniques]
7. printing processes
8. intaglio printing processes
9. engraving (printing process)

Anotations

Scope note:

Printmaking process that achieves tonal areas by directly engraving short flicks or dots, usually in conjunction with engraved or etched lines. For the 15th-century process of making relief-printed engravings with stippled areas, use "dotted manner."