An Introduction to the Study Collection of Ancient Prints, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Hughes Willshire

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332316742 ISBN 13: 9780332316741

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the world of early prints and metal engraving, told with clarity and care for curious readers.

This volume surveys ordinary metal engraving and the chief etchers of the Northern and Italian schools, tracing how artists like Dürer and Marc Antonio Raimondi helped shape printmaking. It blends historical context with critical discussion, offering a careful look at technique, attribution, and the evolution of engraving on metal.

• Clear explanations of early engraving methods and materials
• Profiles of major masters and their key works
• Insightful commentary on how drawings, tracings, and proofs come together in prints
• Illustrations and references that support study and collection work

Ideal for readers of art history, print collecting, and the study of early engraving techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332316742
• ISBN 13: 9780332316741
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 319