Contents

Contents : signs and impressions - the birth of drawing and writing; the paper revolution - an ideal material, from East to West; the art of calligraphy - the story of beautiful writing; cutting away - woodcuts - printing takes off; cutting in - metal engraving - art from a copper plate; the bite of acid - the advantages of etching; printsellers - bringing prints to the people; Japanese prints - Eastern inspiration; poster art - lithography - wax, stone and ink; collage - tearing, cutting and pasting; an army of letters - typefaces and typographers; through the screen - bright and bold - silk-screen printing; the power of advertising - the art of selling products; the illustrated press - magazines - designing to impress; bubbles and strips - comic-strip heroes explode into action; computer magic - new technology; finding out more ... printmaking at home; famous artists and printmakers; useful words; art styles; index; timeline; key to stickers;