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A History of Engraving and Etching (Dover Fine Art, History of Art),Used
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Arthur Mayger Hind (18801957) was a leading historian of engraving, one of the most highly respected art historians of modern times. Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum and Professor of Fine Art at Oxford, he was the author of the most complete history of etching and engraving that has yet been written. This book, formerly out of print for many years, contains references to every etcher or engraver worthy of mention from the early fifteenth century to 1914, and it gives a fair account of influences, artistic repercussions, and accomplishments of each individual.Beginning with a chapter on processes and methods of the twin arts, in which he covers lineengraving, etching, biting and stoppingout, tone processes, the tools used in the various methods, and so on, the author proceeds with a text that is fabled among artists, art historians, teachers, and students for its richness of detail and the brilliance of its authors obvious genius for research and criticism. He begins with the anonymous engravers of the fifteenth century, moves through Holland, Italy, and Germany to the great masters of engraving and the beginnings of etching in the sixteenth century, through the portrait engravers, master etchers, the practitioners of mezzotint, aquatint, crayon manner and stipple, and color print makers, to modern etching in the period prior to World War I. All along the way there are illustrations: over 100 magnificent works by Drer, Finiguerra, Cranach, Lucas Van Leyden, Parmigiano, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, van Ruysdael, Blake, Tiepolo, Piranesi, Turner, Boucher, Goya, Millet, Whistler, and scores of others. All but seven of these plates have been reproduced from new photographs and are even sharper and clearer than those in the original editions of Hind's great text.As an aid to students of art history, there is a massive Index of more than 2,500 artists mentioned in the text, with their dates and brief individual biographical data. Furthermore, there is a classified chronological list, arranged by country, of important artists, movements, and styles, and the engravers and etchers who were influenced by them. Finally, there is a bibliography that is valuable for further reference work.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'A History of Engraving and Etching'? A: The author of 'A History of Engraving and Etching' is Arthur Mayger Hind, a renowned art historian known for his expertise in engraving.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on June 1, 1963.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 512 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of art history? A: Yes, this book is an excellent resource for students of art history, featuring a comprehensive index of over 2,500 artists and a detailed bibliography for further research.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers the history and techniques of engraving and etching, including the processes, tools, and significant artists from the fifteenth century to 1914.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes over 100 illustrations of works by famous artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Whistler.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the third edition of 'A History of Engraving and Etching'.
- Q: Is the book currently in print? A: Yes, this book is available in print and is categorized as 'new'.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The main focus of the book is to provide a complete history of etching and engraving, detailing individual artists, their influences, and contributions to the art form.