serigraph

American  

[ser-i-graf, -grahf] / ˈsɛr ɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

noun

1. a print made by the silkscreen process.

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serigraph British  

/ ˈsɛrɪˌɡræf, səˈrɪɡrəfɪ, -ˌɡrɑːf /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• serigrapher noun
• serigraphy noun

Etymology

Origin of serigraph

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

Compare meaning

How does serigraph compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• serigraph vs. lithograph

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