Overview

""A History of Wood-Engraving"" provides a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of one of the most significant mediums in the history of art and printing. Written by the artist and historian Douglas Percy Bliss, this work traces the technical and aesthetic evolution of the woodcut and wood-engraving from their early origins in medieval Europe and Asia through to the modern era. The narrative examines how this versatile craft transformed from a functional method of mass communication into a sophisticated form of fine art expression. The text delves into the mastery of iconic figures such as Albrecht DÃ1/4rer and Hans Holbein, while also detailing the pivotal 18th-century revival led by Thomas Bewick, whose innovations redefined the possibilities of the medium. Bliss offers critical insights into the relationship between the engraver, the block, and the printed page, highlighting the medium's essential role in the history of book illustration. This volume serves as an indispensable resource for art historians, collectors, and practitioners of the graphic arts, offering a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and enduring legacy of the relief print. Through its detailed analysis of various schools and styles, the work remains a definitive study of the wood-engraver's art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Full Product Details

9781025719764

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available