The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy (Hardcover)

Chiaroscuro woodcuts are among the most immediately appealing of all historic prints, displaying exquisite invention, refined draftsmanship, technical virtuosity, and sumptuous color. Printing two or more woodblocks inked in different tones to create an image, the chiaroscuro woodcut was the earliest, most successful foray into color printing in Europe. Following its invention in Germany, the technique was first adopted around 1516 in Italy where it flourished through the 16th century. This novel art form engaged the interests of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance, including Titian, Raphael, Parmigianino, and Beccafumi, and underwent sophisticated developments in the hands of such master printmakers as Ugo da Carpi, Antonio da Trento, Niccolo Vicentino, and Andrea Andreani. Featuring more than 100 prints and related drawings, this book incorporates pioneering art historical research and scientific analysis to present a comprehensive study of the subject. Essays trace its creative origins and evolution, describing both materials and means of production. Brimming with full-color illustrations of rare and beautiful works, this book offers a fresh interpretation of these remarkable prints, which exemplify the rich imagery of the Italian Renaissance.

General

Imprint:	Prestel Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	July 2018
Editors:	Naoko Takahatake
Contributors:	Jonathan Bober • Jamie Gabbarelli • Antony Griffiths • Peter Parshall • Linda Stiber Morenus
Dimensions:	241 x 279 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-3-7913-5739-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Prints & printmaking > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1400 to 1600 > Renaissance art > General
LSN:	3-7913-5739-5
Barcode:	9783791357393

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