What is the difference between an offset lithograph and a serigraph?

The difference between an offset lithograph and a serigraph is in the processes used to produce them. A serigraph is made by cutting out pieces of paper or textile and placing them on a mesh sheath, or screen. With the help of a squeegee, ink is forced through the uncovered areas of the mesh onto a sheet of paper. Each color must be screened separately. Originally used in the commercial printing industry for advertising and packaging, screen printing is closely associated with the Pop art style. An offset lithograph is a copy of an original lithograph made via a mechanical process. A lithograph is a print that an artist makes by creating an image on a stone with an oil-based substance, covering it with water and then applying an oil-based ink before pressing it against paper or running it through a press. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of serigraphs and lithographs.