Wood-Block Printing: A Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice - Hardcover

Fletcher, Frank Morley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1445507013 ISBN 13: 9781445507019

Publisher: Old Hand Books, 2010

Synopsis

Unveiling the artistry and techniques behind traditional Japanese wood-block printing, this volume provides a deep appreciation for the timeless beauty of the craft.

Featuring drawings and illustrations by A. W. Seaby and the author, Frank Morley Fletcher, this book lists the tools and materials required for the practice, while detailing the traditional method of the craft. With step-by-step demonstrations and clear diagrams, this guide is an essential resource for those interested in the ancient art of wood-block printing.

The chapters of this volume include:

• General Description of the Operation of Printing from a Set of Blocks
• Description of the Materials and Tools Required for Block-Cutting
• Block-Cutting and the Planning of Blocks
• Preparation of Paper, Ink, Colour, and Paste for Printing
• Detailed Method of Printing
• Principles and Main Considerations on Designing Wood-Block Prints

About this title

About the Author

Frank Morley Fletcher (1866–1949), often referred to as F. Morley Fletcher, was a British painter and printmaker known primarily for his role in introducing Japanese colored woodcut printing as an important genre in Western art.

Edition details

• Publisher: Old Hand Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445507013
• ISBN 13: 9781445507019
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Seaby A W
• Number of pages: 106