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Siebdruck

screen printing; silkscreen print

noun ZEEP-druk Rare

Usage Note

Siebdruck is a printmaking technique in which ink is pushed through a mesh screen onto a surface, popularised in fine art by Andy Warhol. It is also widely used in commercial graphic design and textile printing.

Examples

"Das Poster wurde im Siebdruck in limitierter Auflage hergestellt."

Natural Translation

The poster was produced by screen printing in a limited edition.

Literal Translation

The poster was in-the screen-print in limited edition produced.

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