Graphic arts

Graphic art covers a broad range of visual artistic expression, which have the following characteristics:

It is a category of fine art.
typically two-dimensional, i.e. produced on a flat surface, such as paper or electronic screen
rely more on line, color or tone, especially drawing and the various forms of engraving

Graphic arts mostly includes drawing, calligraphy, photography, painting, typography, computer graphics, and bindery. Meanwhile we also have printmaking processes such as line engraving, aquatint, drypoint, etching, mezzotint, monotype, lithography, and screen printing (silk-screen, serigraphy). Drawn plans and layouts for interior and architectural designs are sometimes considered to be part of this umbrella category of graphic art too.

In museum parlance "works on paper" is a common term, covering the various types of traditional fine art graphic art. There is now a large sector of graphic designers working mostly on web design.