Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Watson, Kerry (Librarian)

Description

1. 95 pages : illustrations (some color); 22 x 25 cm

Summary

1. The print collections of the National Galleries of Scotland reveal a diverse and dazzling variety of different techniques and approaches to printmaking. From exquisite copperplate engravings by the old masters to woodblocks cut on kitchen tables, this book examines key works by artists from Durer to Warhol and beyond, giving readers an introduction to printmaking as an art form and an understanding of the different working methods and materials. Through technical summaries and featured examples, 'The printmaker's art' draws on the print and archive collections to illustrate and explain the mysteries of printmaking.

Subject

1. Prints > History
2. Prints > Technique > History
3. Mezzotint engraving
4. Aquatint
5. Lithography
6. Ink-jet printing
7. Estampe > Histoire
8. Estampe > Technique > Histoire
9. Gravure à la manière noire
10. Aquatinte
11. Lithographie
12. Impression par jet d'encre
13. mezzotint (process)
14. aquatint (printing process)
15. lithography
16. inkjet printing
17. Prints
18. Prints > Technique

Genre/Form

1. History.

Contents

1. Introduction -- 1. Relief processes: woodcut; chiaroscuro woodcut & colour woodcut; linocut; wood engraving -- 2. Intaglio processes: engraving; mezzotint; etching; aquatint & drypoint; blind printing (embossing & debossing) -- 3. Planographic processes: lithography; monotype -- 4. Screenprinting & stencilling processes: screenprinting; stencilling -- 5. Photomechanical & digital processes: photogravure & collotype; inkject printing -- Further examples in the collection -- Glossary of printmaking terms -- Bibliography -- Credits.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references.