Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heliotype
noun
/ˈhɛliəˌtaɪp/
Definition
A method of printing that uses sunlight to expose a photographic image onto a surface.
Examples
- The artist used a heliotype technique to reproduce her paintings.
- Early photographers utilized heliotypes to capture the beauty of landscapes.
- With the advent of digital printing, traditional heliotype methods are becoming rare.
Meaning
Heliotype refers to a printing process where sunlight is employed to create images, often associated with early forms of photography and printmaking.
Synonyms
- Sun printing
- Photoengraving
- Solar printing
