offset litho
[/ˈɔfˌsɛt ˈlɪθoʊ/]
nounpl: offset lithos
litografia offset
1. A printing technique that transfers an image from a metal or stone plate to a rubber blanket, then onto paper or other material, using the principle that oil and water do not mix
The poster was produced using offset litho, which provides excellent color reproduction and clarity.
O pôster foi produzido usando litografia offset, que oferece excelente reprodução de cores e clareza.
2. A print or artwork created using the offset lithography process
He collected vintage offset lithos from the 1950s and 1960s.
Ele colecionava litografias offset vintage dos anos 1950 e 1960.
Offset lithography was historically a dominant printing method for commercial publications, posters, and fine art reproductions throughout the 20th century in both the United States and Brazil. The term 'offset litho' is widely recognized in the graphic design and printing industries, though with the rise of digital printing, its use has become more specialized and nostalgic, particularly among collectors and artisans who value its aesthetic qualities.
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