A Descriptive Bibliography : Of the Most Important Books in the English Language, Relating to the Art History of Engraving and the Collecting of Prints (Classic Reprint)

Howard C. Levis

ISBN 10: 1330160061 / ISBN 13: 9781330160060

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 748 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Descriptive Bibliography : Of the Most Important Books in the English Language, Relating to the Art History of Engraving and the Collecting of Prints (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330160061
• ISBN 13: 9781330160060
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book delves into the fascinating history of print collecting and the art of engraving, tracing the evolution of these practices through a rich collection of English-language publications. The author explores a variety of texts, from early "books of secrets" containing rudimentary instructions on engraving, to more sophisticated treatises on the subject. These works reveal a growing fascination with engraving, etching, and the related technical processes, revealing the ways in which artists, collectors, and writers of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries engaged with these practices. The book highlights the significant role these early texts played in shaping the development of engraving as we know it today, offering a valuable glimpse into the historical and artistic foundations of printmaking.