THE MODERN WOODCUT. A Study of the Evolution of the Craft by . ('Tis') with a Chapter on the Practice of Xylography
Language: English
Published by John Lane/The Bodley Head, London, 1924
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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THE MODERN WOODCUT. A Study of the Evolution of the Craft by . ('Tis') with a Chapter on the Practice of Xylography by W. Thomas Smith AND Herbert Furst, over 200 illustrations in b/wand 16 plates in color. Published by John Lane/The Bodley Head, 1924. oversized heavy volume. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. "The Modern Woodcut" is an insightful and comprehensive examination of the woodcut as a vital medium of artistic expression in the early 20th century. Written by Herbert Furst, this work explores the evolution of printmaking from its historical roots to its resurgence as a cornerstone of modern art. The book delves into the technical and aesthetic developments that allowed woodcuts to transition from a mere craft of reproduction to a sophisticated tool for avant-garde detailed analysis, Furst examines the contributions of various artists and movements, highlighting how the medium's unique textural qualities and bold contrasts resonated with the modernist sensibility. "The Modern Woodcut" serves as both a historical record and a theoretical defense of the woodcut, positioning it as a dynamic and essential genre within the graphic arts. This study remains an invaluable resource for art historians, printmakers, and enthusiasts of early modernism, offering a window into a period of significant transition in the visual arts and the revival of traditional techniques in a contemporary work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. "SOME COVER WEAR, MARKS, EDGE WEAR, CORNER STUBS, SOME FOXING SPOTS, PAPER TONING, CLEAN AND TIGHT" YLWPLAS. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE MODERN WOODCUT. A Study of the Evolution of the Craft by . ('Tis') with a Chapter on the Practice of Xylography
- Author
- W. Thomas Smith. Furst, Herbert.
- Publisher
- John Lane/The Bodley Head, London
- Publication year
- 1924
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- various illustrators
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 5 pounds
- Dimensions
- 9.5 inches width by 11.25 inches height by 3 inches depth
- Seller catalogs
- Art, art, ART, Historical, Prints
Sheapast Art and Books
Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 26, 2021
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