The Story of Printmaking / Pierre Marchand

Identifier:REF.PM.1000

Dimensions:48 p. : col. ill., ports. ; 23 cm.

Publication dates:1996

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Printmaking, creating with the arts

Description:This title provides an interactive experience through the history of printmaking, beginning with prehistoric cave markings, and running to the present day. Vividly illustrated throughout, the book also contains tactile samples of printmaking, including a pop-up printseller portfolio, a spinning typeface wheel, a comic bubble strip proof and film page, and other hands-on methods for the reader to interact with the printmaking process. Also included are printmaking projects to complete at home, a list of famous artists and printmakers, a glossary of key terms, and a timeline of important events in printmaking, science, visual and performing arts, and literature ranging from the ancient world to the twentieth century. A bookmark and sticker sheet are also provided.