Author Description
First edition, second impression. No. 3 in Oxford's "Handbooks for Artists" series, Quentin Bell and Lynton Lamb, general editors. Guidebook to lithography. Preface by the author. Four appendices which include bibliography and listing of suppliers. Black and white illustrations throughout. Wrappers lightly worn at edges. Front hinge tearing. 78 pages. stiff paper wrappers. 8vo.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the technical requirements and artistic potential of the lithographic process for the practicing artist. Stanley Jones, an experienced printmaker, provides a structured manual that demystifies the chemical and mechanical complexities of stone lithography. By focusing on the interplay between traditional craft and creative expression, the author establishes a foundational framework for artists to produce professional-grade prints in a studio environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed technical instructions on stone preparation and graining
- Procedures for drawing, etching, and inking lithographic stones
- Guidance on press operation and paper selection
- Appendices containing a bibliography and a list of specialized suppliers
Scope Limits
- The text does not cover digital printmaking or modern photo-lithography techniques
- It focuses primarily on traditional stone lithography rather than metal plate methods
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a concise and practical manual for those seeking to master the fundamentals of traditional printmaking. Readers frequently note the clarity of the technical instructions, which remain accessible despite the inherent complexity of the medium.
Page Count:
78
Publication Date:
1967-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford U.P
ISBN-10:
0192899023
ISBN-13:
9780192899026
Art
Printmaking
Instructional
Lithography
Technique
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