Prints and Printmaking: An introduction to the history and techniques

Griffiths, Antony

ISBN 10: 071412608X / ISBN 13: 9780714126081

Published by British Museum Press, 1996

About this Item

illustrated, 160 pages.

Seller Inventory # 023075

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prints and Printmaking: An introduction to the history and techniques
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071412608X
• ISBN 13: 9780714126081
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This revised work provides a basic introduction to prints and printmaking. The book provides explanations of different techniques of printmaking and illustrates both details and whole prints to show the effects that can be achieved. Woodcut, engraving and mezzotint are among the different processes explained and placed within an historical context.

From the Back Cover

This revised work provides a basic introduction to prints and printmaking. It provides explanations of different techniques of printmaking and illustrates both details and whole prints to show the effects that can be achieved. Woodcut, engraving and mezzotint are among the different processes explained and placed within an historical context.