In stamping, how is the image produced and what is a key feature?

• A. The image is carved into the material to create negative space, and the stamped image can be reproduced many times
• B. The image is drawn with graphite directly on paper
• C. The image is etched with acid to create fine lines
• D. The image is printed from a raised relief block that yields multiple impressions

Answer: (A)

Stamps work by creating a design through carving away material to form negative space, leaving raised areas that pick up ink and transfer the image to a surface when pressed. That carved setup defines the image, and because the stamp is a durable tool, you can apply ink and press it repeatedly to produce many identical impressions. This combination—the negative-space carving that forms the stamp and its ability to be reused—best captures how stamping produces images and why they can be reproduced over and over.