Glossary, ContinuedB (Continued)BINDER—An adhesive, coagulate, reducer, or extender added to pigmentsto maintain consistency, to promote adhesion, and to facilitate application.BISECT—To divide into two equal parts.BIT—The smallest unit of electronic information a computer can handle.BIT MAP—Also called PIXEL MAP. A matrix of dots or pixels.BLACK ART—Also called BASE ART. Art used in making process platesfor illustrations of two or more colors.BLACK-AND-WHITE—(1) Line art executed in a black-and-white mediumonly; (2) Continuous-tone art executed in black, white, and intermediatetones.BLACK PATCH—A black masking patch pasted into the exact size andlocation on artwork where a photograph is to appear on the reproductioncopy.BLEED—The borders on the artwork and printing plate that extend beyondthe final trimmed edge of the sheet.BLENDING—Mixi.ng or incorporating one color or tone with another.BLOCKING IN—Indicating the broad outline of objects or shapes in apicture using preliminary lines.BLOCK OUT—Eliminating an unwanted section of a picture.BLOWUP—An enlargement.BLUEPRINT —A direct, positive print made on chemically treated paperfrom a translucent or transparent drawing.BOARD—Any heavy material used for mounting art or making displays.Continued on next pageAI-6
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