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This book explores the captivating history of engraving from its earliest origins to the time of innovator Thomas Bewick. It begins by sifting through ancient accounts and fables related to the invention of engraving, primarily on wood and metal. The author presents various claims and theories, including the intriguing story of the Cunio twins and their purportedly groundbreaking creations in the 13th century. Tracing the development of engraving through block books, the book examines notable works such as the Ars Moriendi and the Speculum Humane Salvationis. It highlights the artistry of early masters like E.S., the Master of 1446, and the Master of the Banderoles, whose pioneering techniques shaped the course of engraving. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of engraving as an art form that has enriched our cultural heritage and continues to inspire contemporary artists.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the captivating history of engraving from its earliest origins to the time of innovator Thomas Bewick. It begins by sifting through ancient accounts and fables related to the invention of engraving, primarily on wood and metal. The author presents various claims and theories, including the intriguing story of the Cunio twins and their purportedly groundbreaking creations in the 13th century. Tracing the development of engraving through block books, the book examines notable works such as the Ars Moriendi and the Speculum Humane Salvationis. It highlights the artistry of early masters like E.S., the Master of 1446, and the Master of the Banderoles, whose pioneering techniques shaped the course of engraving. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of engraving as an art form that has enriched our cultural heritage and continues to inspire contemporary artists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333444655_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The History of Engraving: From Its Inception to the Time of Thomas BewickThe following pages are written with the express purpose of giving, in a concise and popular form, such account of the History of Engrav. Seller Inventory # 2148051431
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