HISTORY OF PRINTMAKING (FAR EASTERN) (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25VAG421
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to develop visual literacy about the Far Eastern art world. Evaluate and prescribe the art works of Far Eastern art and artists. Assemble knowledge about contemporary printmakers of Japan and their technique used for creating the work of art.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

 Learning Outcomes 

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25VAG421

 

 

 

 

 

History of Printmaking

(Far Eastern) (Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

CO70: Develop an outline  on the history of China and the dynasty wise arrangement.

 

CO71: An abstract Knowledge on history of Japan which organises through periods.

 

CO72: Facilitate   artist’s work of the Far Eastern along with its subject, style and techniques.

 

CO73: Integrate major periods, artists, methods and theories in Japanese historical and cultural settings.

 

CO74: Explain about major contemporary printmakers of China.

 

CO75: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks.

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examination, Quiz, Solving Problems in Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual And Group Projects

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Printmaking in China

History of printmaking in China.

 

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Contribution Of Chinese Printmakers

Contribution of the artist in printmaking in China (after the 19th century) Li Hua , Hao Boyi , Chen Yuqiang ,Hao Ping.

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Printmaking in Japan

History of printmaking in Japan

6.00
Unit IV: 
Contribution of JapanPrintmakers

Ukiyo –E Woodcut printmaking and Kabuki Theater how to influence on printmaking and its artists: Katsyshika Hokusai, Moronobu, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Toyokuni II, Toshusai Sharaku.

 

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Contemporary Printmaking Of China & Japan

Contemporary artists in China and Japan: Wang Yuhui, Liu Chuahai, Zhang Yogqing, Tom Kristense, Paul Binni, Yuki Hiratsuka.

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Herbert et al, The Book of Art: Pictorial Encyclopedia of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture (Ten Volume Complete Set), 1 Jan 1971
  2. The Elements of Style: A Practical Encyclopedia of Interior Architectural Details from 1485 to Interior Architectural Details from 1485 to the Present, 4 March 1997
  3. UmetaroAzechi, Japanese Woodblock printing.
  4. Arthur Hind, A History of Etching and Engraving
  5. Biegeleisen and Cohn, Silk Screen Techniques
  6. Eichenberg, Fritz, The Art of the Print.
  7. Heller, Jules, Printmaking Today
  8. Adhemer, Jean Graphic Art of 18th Century.
  9. A Fern, A Half Century of American Printmaking
  10. Sherman E. Lee, History of Far Eastern Art Reprint Edition,1 Jan 1994
  11. Wayne Robinson, Printing effects ,1 Jan 1991
  12. Far Eastern Art by H. Hetl-Kuntze
  13. Art: A World History: Elke Linda Buchholz, Susanne Kaeppele
  14. Bamber Gascoigne, how to Identify Prints: A complete Guide to Manual and Mechanical Processes from Woodcut to Inkjet Paperback, 25 May 2004.
  15. The Elements of Style: A Practical Encyclopaedia of Interior Architectural Details from 1485 to Interior Architectural Details from 1485 to the Present, 4 March 1997
  16. Roger Marsh, Silk Screen Printing for the Artist

 

 

References: 
  1. JOA - Journal of Arts
  2. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  3. Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
  4. Kala: The Journal of Indian Art History Congress

 

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAO4mlYnxCw
  2. The Printmaking Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques Hardcover – Import, 1 September 2008 by Ann d'Arcy Hughes (Author), Hebe Verno,Morris (Author)
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1LAyCSlAUw
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xsz_QbYIIw
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtI44DGn0XY
  6. https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/seven-indian-printmakers/
  7. Contemporary Art (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy
  8. https://www.scribd.com/presentation/437130387/ARTS-6-Elements-of-Art-Printmaking#
  9. https://archive.org/details/printmakingbible0000darc/page/n9/mode/2up\
  10. https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/288083.pdf
  11. https://impact-journal-cfpr.uwe.ac.uk/index.php/impact/article/view/96/80
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS6JjajA9Vo
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi5n4HNURnw
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfqOcyExlPE
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIXaKCRw0Y0
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8uF3PZ3KGQ&t=234s
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H4XjIgloQE
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ufFlXIWjA
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqpJs_hfBQg
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHevDzS5TiY
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA7x9PVHtiQ&t=18s
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D_PunGp55g
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1c05WdSrpA
  13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4UytKl5eDU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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