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Item #42031 An Introduction to a History of Woodcut With a Detailed Survey of Work Done in the Fifteenth Century. Arthur M. HIND.
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An Introduction to a History of Woodcut With a Detailed Survey of Work Done in the Fifteenth Century
An Introduction to a History of Woodcut With a Detailed Survey of Work Done in the Fifteenth Century
An Introduction to a History of Woodcut With a Detailed Survey of Work Done in the Fifteenth Century

An Introduction to a History of Woodcut With a Detailed Survey of Work Done in the Fifteenth Century

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1935. 2 vols. 4to. (10 x 7 1/2 inches). Vol. I: [iv]-xlii, 272 pp. Vol. II: [iv]-x, 273-838 pp. With frontispiece in Volume I and 483 in-text illustrations.

Publisher's red cloth boards, spine with black lettering piece, title gilt. Some pages unopened

First edition of indispensable reference work, preserving the history of woodcut and early printmaking.

Arthur M. Hind, a distinguished art historian and curator at the British Museum, is celebrated for his expertise in the history of prints and printmaking. This is an authoritative exploration of the development of woodcut art, focusing on the pivotal innovations and achievements of the fifteenth century. This two-volume work remains a cornerstone in the study of early printmaking. Hind meticulously examines the evolution of woodcut techniques, contextualizing them within broader artistic, cultural, and technological movements of the late medieval and early Renaissance periods. The text is accompanied by over 450 illustrations, including examples of works by masters such as Albrecht Dürer, the Master of the Playing Cards, and Lucas Cranach the Elder. These detailed reproductions provide visual insight into the artistry and craftsmanship that defined the medium. Hind's comprehensive survey delves into regional variations in woodcut production, covering Germany, Italy, France, the Low Countries, and beyond. He also discusses the interplay between woodcuts and other artistic forms, such as illuminated manuscripts and engravings, highlighting their influence on the dissemination of knowledge and visual culture in early modern Europe.

Item #42031

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