HISTORY OF PRINTMAKING (WESTERN) (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAG 221
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course will enable the students to:

  1. Gain an understanding of the origin and development of Western printmakers.
  2. Interpret and analyze their prints considering their style, technique and methods.
  3. Assess the qualities of prints in their cultural settings.
  4. Explore printmakers working methodology to develop their own individualistic style.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

VAG 221

 

History of Printmaking (Western) (Theory)

The students will –

CO29: Develop deep understanding about the evolution and history of western printmakers.

CO30: Show ability to interpret on western printmakers considering their methodology and theory.

CO31: Reflect an essential understanding of the learnt style and technique of the printmakers on to develop their own work.

CO32:  Identify various art forms and their interpretations and usage of art.

Approach in teaching:

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

 

Learning activities for the students:

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

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

5.00
Unit I: 

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

 

6.00
Unit II: 

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

 

8.00
Unit III: 

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

6.00
Unit IV: 

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

 

5.00
Unit V: 

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.

 

References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • The Printmaking Ideas Book Paperback – Illustrated, August 20, 2019
  • Bamber Gascoigne, how to Identify Prints: A complete Guide to Manual and Mechanical Processes from Woodcut to Inkjet Paperback, 25 May 2004.
  • The Printmaking Ideas Book Paperback – Illustrated, August 20, 2019
  • Reddy, Krishna, New ways of color printmaking: signification of materials ,5 Feb 2009
  • Lalit Kala Academy, Graphic Art in India since 1850
  • Adhemer, Jean Graphic Art of 18th Century.
  • A Fern, A Half Century of American Print Making
  • Sattler, Oliver Modern Japanese Prints
  • UmetaroAzechi, Japanese Woodblock printing.
  • Hind, A.M, An Introduction to a History of Wood cut
  • Mueller, H.A Wood Cut and Wood Engravings and How I make them

E-Resources:

Reference Journals:

  • JOA - Journal of Arts
  • ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
  • Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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