The Tamarind Book of Lithography: Art and Techniques

Identifier:REF.PM.1683

Dimensions:464 p. : ill. (part col.) ; 30 cm.

Publication dates:1971

created by: Garo Antreasian, Clinton Adams

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Lithography, American, Lithography--Technique, Tamarind Lithography Workshop

Description:A comprehensive guide to the art of creating lithographs including description of techniques, materials and the history of the craftsmanship. The Tamarind Lithography Institute is touted as having been the first to bring back the art of lithography in the 60s and 70s. The author's, Garo Antreasian and Clinton Adams, are considered experts in the field both as artists and teachers of lithography. Contents include: Drawing a lithograph -- Processing the stone -- The artist and the printer -- Proofing and printing -- After the edition is printed -- Metal-plate lithography -- Color lithography -- Transfer lithography -- The chemistry of lithography -- Materials and equipment -- Lithographic inks -- Paper for lithography -- The printing press -- The inking roller -- Special processes -- The lithography workshop. Includes: Supply source, bibliography.