Intaglio Engravings: Past And Present (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437052336)

Intaglio Engravings: Past and Present is a book written by Edward Renton and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of intaglio engraving, which involves carving designs into a surface to create prints. The book covers the history of intaglio engraving, from its origins in ancient times to its development in the Renaissance and beyond. It also provides a detailed description of the tools and techniques used in intaglio engraving, as well as examples of the art form from different periods of history. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and includes a glossary of terms. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art or the techniques of printmaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Renton
ISBN-10: 1437052339
ISBN-13: 9781437052336
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d