THE MODERN WOODCUT

Furst, Herbert; Smith, W. Thomas

Edité par John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

A propos de cet article

First edition of this study of the development of the modern woodcut, by the prolific art critic and editor. Heavily illustrated discussion of the woodcut, its technical development and aesthetic evolution in modern art. Plates cover a wide historical span, from block books of the 16th century through the work of Max Weber, Henry Fitch Taylor, Rockwell Kent, and Edvard Munch. The book includes a final technical chapter by Smith, demonstrator at the Slade School of Fine Arts, titled "Hints on the Practice of Xylography." 11'' x 9''. Original tan pictorial cloth, stamped in black. Black topstain, other edges uncut. Over 200 black and white illustrations, 16 color plates. 271, [1] pages. Evidence of bookplate removed from front pastedown. Front hinge starting. Some bumping to corners; a bit of soil to cloth.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: THE MODERN WOODCUT
• Éditeur: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London
• Date de parution: 1924
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: First printing.
• État de l'article: Very good.
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Art & Photography
  • Book Arts & Fine Press