Autotypy Info

By varying the size of the dots—larger dots for dark areas, smaller dots for light areas—a complete range of tones can be simulated. The Mechanism

A photograph is taken through a screen (glass or digital) containing a grid of dots. autotypy

Traditional printing presses can only apply ink (black) or not (white). They cannot produce shades of gray. By varying the size of the dots—larger dots

This screen converts the light intensities of the image into different-sized dots on a printing plate. autotypy