PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING. An introduction to the history and techniques. Second edition,

GRIFFITHS, Antony.

ISBN 10: 071412608X / ISBN 13: 9780714126081

Published by London: British Museum press, 1996

About this Item

Sm.4to, (246mm), 169p. numerous illustrations (several coloured). A good copy in original paperback.

Seller Inventory # 25195

Bibliographic Details

• Title: PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING. An introduction to the history and techniques. Second edition,
• Publisher: London: British Museum press
• Publication Date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 071412608X
• ISBN 13: 9780714126081
• Binding: Soft cover

About this title

Synopsis

This revised work provides a basic introduction to prints and printmaking. It provides explanations of different techniques of printmaking and illustrates both details and whole prints to show the effects that can be achieved. Woodcut, engraving and mezzotint are among the different processes explained and placed within an historical context.

From the Back Cover

Antony Griffiths here provides an excellent introduction to a large and complicated subject for those who wish to acquire a basic understanding of print and printmaking. He explains as simply and briefly as possible the different techniques of printmaking and illustrates both details and whole prints to show the effects that can be achieved.