Instead of a traditional lecture today we went to the museum to learn about different printmaking techniques we discussed in class. We first looked at woodcuts, including one by Durer. Some of the details we saw were the uniform lines and varying thickness within some of the lines. Hatching was used to create depth. The lines were uniform because they were created by turning the block the wood was being carved into, not hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We then discussed Intaglio, including etchings and engravings. We discussed a tool used for engravings, the burin, and how the pressure of the hand can be used to create varying line thickness. Etchings are different from engravings as they are made using a straight needle over a varnish\/coating. The lines created in these prints are often more sketchlike, more wobbly because the line is made by moving the hand and not the whole print. Intaglio is also easily differentiable from woodcuts because of the presence of an edge around the print from the block. We then discussed one final technique where large blocks of gray can be achieved. The melted dots of resin contrast with the black ink, appearing as little white flecks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I found the class particularly engaging as we were able to see examples of all these techniques in person and learn how to identify the different types of print by looking at them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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