Publisher's Synopsis
Etching, Engraving and the Other Methods of Printing Pictures is a book written by Hans Wolfgang Singer in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various techniques of printmaking, including etching, engraving, lithography, and woodcutting. It provides detailed instructions on the tools and materials needed for each method, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to create prints using each technique. The book also includes a history of printmaking, from its origins in ancient China to its development in Europe during the Renaissance. It discusses the different styles and schools of printmaking, including the work of famous artists such as Albrecht D�����rer and Rembrandt van Rijn. In addition, the book features numerous illustrations of prints created using each technique, as well as examples of prints from different periods and cultures. It is a valuable resource for artists, printmakers, and anyone interested in the history and techniques of printmaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.