Making Woodblock Prints
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Art Technique, Printmaking, Art & Architecture, General Art
| Author: | Merlyn Chesterman, Rod Nelson | ISBN: | 9781847979049 |
| Publisher: | Crowood | Publication: | February 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Crowood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Merlyn Chesterman, Rod Nelson |
| ISBN: | 9781847979049 |
| Publisher: | Crowood |
| Publication: | February 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Crowood |
| Language: | English |
Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively pieces with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration are covered too. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and an inspiration. Beautifully illustrated with 160 colour photographs.
Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively pieces with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration are covered too. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and an inspiration. Beautifully illustrated with 160 colour photographs.
