litograafiakivelle
"Litograafiakivelle" is a Finnish term that refers to a lithography stone or lithographic limestone, a type of sedimentary rock historically used in the process of lithography, a printing method developed in the late 18th century. Lithography is based on the principle that oil-based inks are repelled by water, allowing for the transfer of images and text onto paper. The lithographic stone is the key element in this process, serving as the printing surface.
Lithographic stones are typically composed of fine-grained, porous limestone, such as that originating from the Solnhofen
Traditionally, lithography played a significant role in fine art printing, as well as in commercial and technical
Today, lithogenic stones are mostly preserved in museums or used for educational purposes. Advances in digital