Lithography

Lithography (from Greek λίθος - lithos, 'stone' + γράφω - graphο, 'to write') is a method for printing using a stone (lithographic limestone) or a metal (steel or aluminium) plate with a completely smooth surface.

Lithography was invented in 1796 by Bavarian author Alois Senefelder as a low-cost method of publishing theatrical posters.^[1][2] Lithography can be used to print text or artwork onto paper or other suitable material.

1. ↑ Meggs, Philip B. 1988. A history of graphic design. Wiley p146 ISBN 0-471-291-98-6
2. ↑ Carter, Rob, Ben Day, Philip Meggs. 2002. Typographic design: form and communication. 3rd ed, Wiley p11