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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of print collecting and the art of engraving, tracing the evolution of these practices through a rich collection of English-language publications. The author explores a variety of texts, from early "books of secrets" containing rudimentary instructions on engraving, to more sophisticated treatises on the subject. These works reveal a growing fascination with engraving, etching, and the related technical processes, revealing the ways in which artists, collectors, and writers of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries engaged with these practices. The book highlights the significant role these early texts played in shaping the development of engraving as we know it today, offering a valuable glimpse into the historical and artistic foundations of printmaking. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330160060_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330160060
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 748 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25807411/1
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