DIGITAL REPLICATION METHODS OF HIGH-PRINTING FOR MODERN ILLUSTRATION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern methods of digital replication of letterpress techniques in the context of current illustrative practice. Technological approaches to the reproduction of textures, reliefs and characteristic properties of traditional printing techniques (lino-engraving, woodcut, embossing) using graphic editors, algorithmic texture modeling systems, generative models of artificial intelligence and 3D scanning are considered. The features and potential of the digital environment in reproducing the authenticity of material techniques are highlighted, and the creative value of the synthesis of traditional and innovative approaches is also determined. It is shown that digital replication contributes to the formation of a new aesthetic of modern illustration, expanding the tools of artists and preserving the expressiveness, rhythm and texture inherent in letterpress. Purpose of the article. The purpose of the study is to systematize modern methods of digital replication of letterpress techniques, analyze their technological capabilities and determine the impact on the formation of the visual language of modern illustration. The article also aims to reveal the creative potential of synthesizing traditional graphic methods with digital tools. Research methods. The work uses a set of methods: comparative analysis of traditional letterpress techniques and their digital interpretations; visual and stylistic analysis of illustrative works; research into the functional capabilities of modern graphic editors and generative AI models; algorithmic modeling of textures and simulation of relief surfaces; generalization of practical experience in using digital technologies in artistic activity. Research results. As a result of the work, key approaches to digital replication of letterpress effects were identified: creating textures using algorithmic methods, using generative AI to model manual techniques, building relief surfaces in 3D environments, and combining digital and traditional techniques. It is proven that digital replication not only reproduces the aesthetics of classical techniques, but also expands the capabilities of a modern illustrator, contributing to the emergence of new artistic strategies. It has been established that the synthesis of material and digital methods enhances the expressiveness, rhythm, conceptuality and textural richness of modern illustrations. Conclusions. Digital replication of letterpress techniques is a relevant tool of modern illustrative practice, as it allows preserving the artistic authenticity of historical graphic methods within the digital media environment. Modeling the texture, relief and character of manual techniques becomes possible thanks to the use of generative AI, 3D scanning, algorithmic textures and classic graphic editors. The synthesis of traditional and digital approaches creates a new quality of visual language, makes works more flexible in production and more responsive to modern requirements of design, publishing and digital media. Replication does not replace traditional techniques, but expands their functional spectrum, forming a relevant toolkit for new generation illustrators.