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100 1 _aFletcher, F. Morley
_q(Frank Morley),
_d1866-1949
245 1 0 _aWood-Block Printing :
_bA Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-26
508 _aE-text prepared by David Clarke, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Wood-Block Printing" by F. Morley Fletcher is a technical handbook on the craft of woodcutting and color printing, which draws heavily from Japanese practices. Written in the early 20th century, this book serves as a detailed guide for artists and craftspeople interested in the methods of producing woodblock prints. It encompasses a thorough examination of the tools, materials, and techniques integral to the craft, emphasizing the blend of artistic expression and technical skill involved in woodblock printing. The book covers a variety of topics, including the history and origins of woodblock printing, the necessary tools and materials, and detailed instructions for the block-cutting and printing processes. Fletcher offers insights into the nuances of color application, paper preparation, and the significance of line work in the design. He stresses the importance of careful craftsmanship and the connection between design and practical execution, ultimately presenting woodblock printing as a valuable art form with both historical significance and contemporary relevance. Through illustrations and firsthand demonstrations, Fletcher enables readers to appreciate the intricacies of this traditional craft while promoting its revival in modern artistic practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWood-engraving -- Technique
653 _aWood-engraving -- Printing
653 _aColor prints
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20195
999 _c61480
_d61480