Overview

Printmaking; a Complete Guide to Materials and Process covers fundamental techniques updating traditional approaches to incorporate new materials and current practices in the contemporary print studio, with special attention to safety. In addition to technical information, this book explores the processes and functions of print media that inform the very strategy of art-making. It considers the “how” and the “why” of printmaking as an artistic practice. Works illustrated in this book offer innovative examples from across the globe that position print at the cutting edge of contemporary art. 

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Author:   Beth Grabowski ,  Bill Fick
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 22.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 29.20cm
Weight:   0.810kg
ISBN:  

9780205664535

ISBN 10:   0205664539
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   11 January 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Table of Contents: Preface Introduction The Generative Matrix The Delay Layers The Multiple Function Originality, Authorship, Authority Print Classification 1 Practical Matters Setting Up Shop Solvents Inks and Additives Paper Registration Proofing and Editioning Safety in the Print Shop 2 Digital Processes History Digital Purposes Inkjet Basics Photo-printmaking Basics Artist profile-Randy Bolton 3 Screen Printing Tools and Materials Planning the Image Basic Stencils Artist profile-David Sandlin Printing 4 Relief Tools and Materials Matrix-making Process Printing the Relief Artist Profile-Karen Kunc Color Relief Printing Beyond the Press 5 Intaglio The Etching Process Tools and Materials Preparing the Plate Non-acid Platemaking Techniques Acid-based Platemaking Techniques Photo Intaglio Photopolymer Flexographic Plates Intaglio Printing Artist Profile-Jo Ganter Image Transfer for Multi-plate Prints Color Intaglio Printing 6 Collagraph Collagraph Materials Approaches to Collagraph Artist profile-Wael A. Sabour Printing the Collagraph Plate 7 Lithography The Process in Brief Traditional Stone and Plate Lithography Creating an Image Photolithography Printing the Lithograph Artist profile-Ingrid Ledent Color Lithography Innovations in Planographic Printing 8 Monoprint Tools and Materials Image-making Strategies Printing the Monoprint Master printer profile-Tom Blaess Watercolor Monoprint 9 Mixed Media Combining Processes Print Strategies Artist profile-Phyllis McGibbon Crossing Other Boundaries Troubleshooting Glossary Suppliers Index Credits & Acknowledgments

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