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Activities <facet> > Processes and Techniques <hierarchy name> > processes and techniques by specific type <guide term> > subtractive processes and techniques <guide term> > etching (technique)

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etching (technique)  

Broader concept

Note

  • "Creating marks on the surface of a hard material such as metal or glass, by the controlled corrosive action of acid. Use "etching (printing process)" for the series of steps that includes printing from a bitten plate." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Etching (Corroding)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Etching (Corroding)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300053840.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • Etching, as a technique within the realm of graffiti, involves the use of corrosive substances to inscribe a design or text onto a hard surface, typically glass or metal. This method diverges from the more common aerosol-based graffiti, offering a unique aesthetic and a high degree of permanence. The etching technique requires careful application and manipulation of the corrosive substance to create the desired design. A result is a form of graffiti that is not only visually distinctive but also resistant to standard removal methods, ensuring its long-lasting presence in the public domain. While the etching technique shares some similarities with traditional graffiti in terms of its communicative intent, it is set apart by its unique production process and visual characteristics. This technique exemplifies the innovative spirit of graffitists, who continually adapt and explore new methods for self-expression within their community.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/etchingTechnique

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