A History of Wood-Engraving by George Edward Woodberry
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"A History of Wood-Engraving" by George Edward Woodberry is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides insight into the art of wood-engraving, tracing its origins and developments throughout history, reflecting on its significance in terms of culture and civilization. It serves as a comprehensive exploration for those interested in artistic techniques, artistic history, and the evolution of printing. The beginning of the text discusses the obscured origins
of wood-engraving in Europe, illustrating its early practices and the potential influence of goldsmiths skilled in engraving. Woodberry outlines the challenges in pinpointing the initial inventor of the art, mentioning the place of wood-engraving within a broader context of artistic and cultural expression. Additionally, he references early prints, including the role of woodcuts in religious instruction, emphasizing their importance as a form of visual literacy in a time when access to books was limited. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Woodberry, George Edward, 1855-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | A History of Wood-Engraving |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Wood-engraving |
| Subject | Wood-engraving -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40638 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40638-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 811 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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