Definition

A person who creates prints, which are copies of artworks made using various techniques.

Example

The printmaker used a special technique to create beautiful images on paper.

Conversation

I met a really talented printmaker at the art fair yesterday.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What kind of prints does she make?

She creates beautiful landscapes and abstract designs.

I'd love to see her work; I appreciate unique art like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Printmaker → It is formed from "print" (from Old French *preinte*, meaning to press or imprint) and "maker" (from Old English *macian*, meaning to make or create). A printmaker is someone who creates prints by pressing ink onto a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'presses' ('print') to create something 'new' ('maker'). This helps you remember that a printmaker is a person who makes prints.

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