A printing or photographic process where images or type are reproduced automatically, without manual typesetting.
From auto- + typography (the art of printing). Developed in the 19th century as printing technology advanced.
Autotypography was revolutionary because it meant that photographs could be converted directly into printing plates using chemistry and light, eliminating the need for skilled artists to hand-engrave printing blocks—it democratized image reproduction.
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