Artwork (also known as art layoutdrawing) is a type of drawing that serves a graphical representation of an image for its reproduction onto a
substrate via various processes, such as
silkscreen
Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink (or dye) onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh ...
, label making and other printing methods. Transfer of the image often involves a photographic process.
Historically, some types of artworks were prepared on clear polyester
drafting film or similar media for strength, durability and dimensional stability.
[American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2008, "Undimensioned Drawings", ASME Y14.31-2008, ΒΆ4, "Drawings that require strength, durability, and dimensional stability shall be prepared on Class 1 polyester film..."] Modern artwork may be stored electronically, such as those created in
Adobe Illustrator file format (.ai).
See also
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Engineering drawings
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References
Graphic design
Communication design
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