The Rudiments of Lithography

Identifier:REF.PM.1693

Dimensions:95 p., 5 plates : illus. ; 23 cm.

Publication dates:1956

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Lithography--Technique, Chromolithography

Description:The artist T.E. Griffits provides a shorter and simplified version of his previous book, "The Technique of Colour Printing by Lithography". He provides a straightforward and basic tutorial on the art of Lithography. Contents include: Auto Lithography-- commercial lithography-- the preparation of lithographic stones, zinc plates and aluminium plates-- the colour range of printing inks-- how to select the colours for a reproduction-- the technique of the lithographic artist-- equipment-- press work-- register marks-- paper and imposition-- shading mediums and textures-- combining photo litho and drawn colour work Forward by Robin Darwin, C.B.E.