Printmaking for Beginners

Author: Stobart
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: For centuries, printmaking has attracted many artists. Each printing method has its unique characteristics and various possibilities, differing from directly drawn patterns. This art form, throughout its process, either directly or indirectly adds a touch of wonder to us, similar to alchemy. When we visit original works exhibitions, the diverse pieces before us are composed of only six basic methods: relief printing, intaglio printing, screen printing, planographic printing, and recent digital printmaking. This book will help you understand these methods. Once you grasp the fundamental principles of each discipline, you will need to conduct extensive experimentation. The prints showcased in this book are from both beginners and successful printmaking artists, using simple methods that can be tried. Many tools and materials are readily available in the market, and assembling a basic printmaking setup at home is extremely easy. In recent years, there have been many debates to determine a strict definition of original works in relation to reproductions (such as posters). Printmaking artists differ from commercial printers; they handcraft plates, woodblocks, or screens, and then print their works.