The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy

The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy

A New York Times Best Art Book of 2018

The art of the chiaroscuro woodcut is celebrated in this groundbreaking and generously illustrated book.

Chiaroscuro woodcuts are among the most immediately appealing of all historic prints, displaying exquisite invention, refined draftsmanship, technical virtuosity, and sumptuous color. Printing two or more woodblocks inked in different tones to create an image, the chiaroscuro woodcut was the earliest, most successful foray into color printing in Europe. Following its invention in Germany, the technique was first adopted around 1516 in Italy where it flourished through the sixteenth century. This novel art form engaged the interests of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance, including Titian, Raphael, Parmigianino, and Beccafumi, and underwent sophisticated developments in the hands of such master printmakers as Ugo da Carpi, Antonio da Trento, NiccolÃ² Vicentino, and Andrea Andreani. Featuring more than 100 prints and related drawings, this book incorporates pioneering art historical research and scientific analysis to present a comprehensive study of the subject. Essays trace its creative origins and evolution, describing both materials and means of production. Brimming with full-color illustrations of rare and beautiful works, this book offers a fresh interpretation of these remarkable prints, which exemplify the rich imagery of the Italian Renaissance.
Published in association with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Country USA
Brand Prestel
Manufacturer Prestel
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 292
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2018-07-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783791357393

Country	USA
Brand	Prestel
Manufacturer	Prestel
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	292
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2018-07-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783791357393

The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy

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