The
Definition: Giclee (zhee-klay)
- The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a
spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived
from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt".
The Term: The term
"giclee print" connotes an elevation in printmaking
technology. Images are generated from high resolution
digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto
various substrates including canvas, fine art, and
photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides
better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.