History of Print-Making (Western)(Theory)

History of Western printmaking, Significance of Durer, Italian Contribution of Chiaroscuro and woodcuts.

Survey of the development of art of printmaking in Europe from early woodcuts and metal engravings during the beginning of the 15th century onwards.

All types of manifestations and inventions of different media. Etching, Mezzotint, Colour Printing, Lithography and Mixed Media.

Masters of original printmaking, master engravers printmaking’s for fulfilling religious and social needs as well as that of individual creative expressions

Master of etching, significance of Rembrandt Portraits, Engraving and Mezzotint, Painting effects, print making and book production in 18th century and later 19th century masters.