A veritable encyclopedia, The Big Book of Engraving reveals all the richness of this art. Retracing the history of various traditional techniques, and presenting contemporary know-how, this book provides a complete overview of engraving methods. “Step by step” headings, precise and illustrated, explain to the reader the tools, materials and gestures to adopt for each of the techniques. The great book of engraving combines methodical explanations with the presentation of the greatest contemporary artists in the field, and that of their works. Dozens of reproductions of engravings illustrate the book, showing the reader the countless possible applications of engraving. Each section of the book is centered on a particular technique, its history, its method, its works. The book is supplemented by practical resources on the workshops, the artists... Combining pedagogy, interview and historical narrative, Le grand livre de la gravure is intended for professionals and students in the field, but also for graphic designers and artists interested in the exciting world of engraving.

• Isbn
• Ean 9782350171876
• Author Ann d'Arcy Hughes
• Editor Pyramyd
• Language fr_CH