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COPIA HELIOGRAFICA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
- Intaglio Printing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blueprint
1, record 1, English, blueprint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blueline 1, record 1, English, blueline
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A same-size copy made from paper impregnated with iron-salt compounds taken from a translucent original; often used for showing proofs from offset negatives prior to making offset plates. The resulting print is blue except where shielded by ink on the original. 2, record 1, English, - blueprint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The blueprint replaced the traditional press proof as a means of checking layout and imposition where photographic systems are used in the composition and preparatory stages of production. 3, record 1, English, - blueprint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
- Impression en creux (héliogravure)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bleu au ferrocyanure
1, record 1, French, bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bleu au ferroprussiate 1, record 1, French, bleu%20au%20ferroprussiate
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ferro 1, record 1, French, ferro
correct, masculine noun
- bleu 1, record 1, French, bleu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve positive obtenue sur papier au ferrocyanure d'après le négatif d'un document. Sert à la confection des maquettes de mise en page des travaux qui s'imprimeront en hélio ou en offset. 2, record 1, French, - bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ferroprussiate» est un synonyme ancien de «ferrocyanure». 3, record 1, French, - bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Litografía, offset y fototipia
- Impresión intaglio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cianotipo
1, record 1, Spanish, cianotipo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- copia heliográfica 1, record 1, Spanish, copia%20heliogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blue print
1, record 2, English, blue%20print
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cyanotype 2, record 2, English, cyanotype
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A photographic reproduction, as of architectural plans or technical drawings, rendered as white lines on a blue background. 2, record 2, English, - blue%20print
Record 2, Key term(s)
- heliography
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cyanotypie
1, record 2, French, cyanotypie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matériel pour cyanotypie contient un sel de fer photosensible, qui, après exposition du matériel à la lumière sous un négatif et après traitement au ferricyanure de potassium, aboutit à une image bleue (bleu de Prusse). (...) 1, record 2, French, - cyanotypie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- héliographie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- copia azul
1, record 2, Spanish, copia%20azul
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- copia heliográfica 1, record 2, Spanish, copia%20heliogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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