9780259899211 - An Essay Upon Prints: Containing Remarks Upon the Principles of Picturesque Beauty, the Different Kinds of Prints, and the Characters of the Most ... Upon Particula... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides fresh insights into understanding a print's true beauty. It discusses how prints embody the same essential qualities as paintings, namely composition, drawing, keeping, and the distribution of light. The author examines each of these qualities and their significance in creating unity in a print. Exploring famous examples, the author compares and contrasts the techniques of etching, engraving, and mezzotint, explaining their specific strengths and weaknesses. Examining prints within their historical context, the author illuminates their evolution and the factors that shaped their production. Ultimately, this book enhances the reader's appreciation of prints as a distinctive art form, revealing the beauty and complexity that lie within their delicate impressions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.