Why Bewick Succeeded: A Note in the History of Wood Engraving by Jacob Kainen
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"Why Bewick Succeeded: A Note in the History of Wood Engraving" by Jacob Kainen is a scholarly examination of the contributions of Thomas Bewick, a pivotal figure in the medium of wood engraving, written in the mid-20th century. This book delves into the historical context and technical advancements that enabled Bewick's success, exploring how he emerged as a significant artist despite a lack of formal training. The likely topic revolves around Bewick's
innovative techniques and the evolving status of wood engraving in the broader landscape of graphic arts. In this analysis, Kainen outlines Bewick's unique approach to wood engraving, emphasizing his ability to depict English rustic life with vivid detail and social commentary. The book discusses Bewick's early challenges, the limitations of the medium before his influence, and the technological developments, such as the introduction of wove paper, that allowed his works to gain prominence. Kainen presents Bewick not only as a craftsman whose technical skills revitalized wood engraving but also as a figure whose work resonated with the common populace, thereby establishing a new pictorial style that would shape illustration in the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kainen, Jacob, 1909-2001 |
|---|---|
| Title | Why Bewick Succeeded: A Note in the History of Wood Engraving |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Miranda van de Heijning, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828 |
| Subject | Wood-engraving -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29928 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 710 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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