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History of Printmaking (Western) (Theory)
The course will enable the students to determine the origin and development of Western printmakers. Assemble printmaker’s working methodology to develop their own individualistic style as they interpret and analyse printmaker’s prints considering the style, technique and methods. Assess the qualities of prints in their cultural settings.
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History of Printmaking (Western) (Theory) |
CO24: Develop an outline about the evolution and history of western printmakers, Durer, Chiaroscuro and woodcut. CO25: Formulate the development of printmaking in Europe and determine the techniques like woodcut and metal engraving. CO26: Elaborate all types of mediums like etching, lithography etc. in the field printmaking. CO27: Justify the western master engraver’s role for fulfilling the religious and social needs through printmaking which assess through creative expression. CO28: Theories on Master of Etching, Rembrandt and other media of printmaking like mezzotint and engraving. CO29: 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 |
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 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, printmaking and book production in 18th century and later 19th century masters.
- Adhemer, Jean.Graphic Art of 18th Century.
- A Fern, A Half. Century of American Printmaking
- Sattler, Oliver. Modern Japanese Prints
- Umetaro, Azechi. Japanese Woodblock printing.
- Hind, A.M. An Introduction to a History of Woodcut
- 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
- Lalit Kala Academy, Graphic Art in India since 1850
- Mueller, H.A. WoodCut and Wood Engravings and How I make them
Suggested Reading:
- 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
- JOA - Journal of Arts
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1LAyCSlAUw
- https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/m/mezzotint
- https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/seven-indian-printmakers/
- https://www.academia.edu/33986582/Printmaking_and_Professionalism_in_Early_20 th_Century_Calcutta
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNs7HNndrYM
- https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lefa107.pdf
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM80l5fHsDE
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S67Qqov0CdU
