Prints and Printmaking: An Introduction to the History and Techniques

Many of the best-known works by some of the world's greatest artists are prints. It is surprising, then, how little is generally known about the subject - few people know the difference between an etching and a lithograph, or could tell a reproduction of a print from an original. In this completely revised edition, Anthony Griffiths provides an excellent introduction to a complicated subject for those who wish to acquire a basic understanding. He gives succinct explanations of the different techniques of printmaking and illustrates both details and whole prints to show the effects that can be achieved. Woodcut, engraving and mezzotint are among the many processes explained, illustrated and placed within an historical context.