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
Drafting film is a sturdier and more dimensionally stable substitute for drafting paper sometimes used for technical drawings, especially architectural drawings, and for art layout drawings, replacing drafting linen for these purposes. Nowadays ...
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
An engineering drawing is a type of technical drawing that is used to convey information about an object. A common use is to specify the geometry necessary for the construction of a component and is called a detail drawing. Usually, a number o ...
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Logo
A logo (abbreviation of logotype; ) is a graphic mark, emblem, or symbol used to aid and promote public identification and recognition. It may be of an abstract or figurative design or include the text of the name it represents as in a wordma ...
References
Graphic design
Communication design
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