serigraph

[ser-i-graf, -grahf]

noun

1. a print made by the silkscreen process.

serigraph

/ ˈsɛrɪˌɡræf, səˈrɪɡrəfɪ, -ˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. a colour print made by an adaptation of the silk-screen process

Other Word Forms

• serigrapher noun
• serigraphy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serigraph¹

1885–90; seri- (as in sericulture ) + -graph

Word History and Origins

Origin of serigraph¹

C19: from seri-, from Latin sēricum silk + _-graph

Example Sentences

She was drawn to the bold graphics of Pop Art, making serigraphs so that her work would be affordable.

From Los Angeles Times

But, careful: Bears, wolves and eagles lurk on prints, serigraphs and drums close at hand.

From Seattle Times

The prints are listed primarily as serigraph, also known as silk-screen, or relief, which includes woodcut and linocut.

From Washington Post

Throughout, she made art: paintings, lithographs, linocuts and serigraphs, delving into abstraction but most frequently creating works that centered the Black figure.

From Los Angeles Times

His serigraphs of whales and birds were bright and joyful.

From Seattle Times