Asian reduction printmaking
objective: Students will create an asian inspired reduction print using key vocabulary, tools, and techniques in printmaking.
history:
Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, normally on paper. Printmaking normally covers only the process of creating prints that have an element of originality, rather than just being a photographic reproduction of a painting. Except in the case of monotyping, the process is capable of producing multiples of a same piece, which is called a print. Each print produced is not considered a "copy" but rather is considered an "original". This is because typically each print varies to an extent due to variables intrinsic to the printmaking process, and also because the imagery of a print is typically not simply a reproduction of another work but rather is often a unique image designed from the start to be expressed in a particular printmaking technique. A print may be known as an impression. Printmaking (other than monotyping) is not chosen only for its ability to produce multiple impressions, but rather for the unique qualities that each of the printmaking processes lends itself to.
Prints are created by transferring ink from a matrix or through a prepared screen to a sheet of paper or other material.
Multiple impressions printed from the same matrix form an edition. Since the late 19th century, artists have generally signed individual impressions from an edition and often number the impressions to form a limited edition; the matrix is then destroyed so that no more prints can be produced. Prints may also be printed in book form, such as illustrated books or artist's books.
Famous Printmakers
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese printmaker, influenced by Chinese painting techniques.
He is best known for his woodblock reduction prints, A series entitled Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. It is within these 36 prints that his most famous print, The Great Wave of Kanagawa was created during the 1820s.
His prints are often reproduced and made into posters, cards, and calendars due to the popularity of his subject matter and colors he used within the prints.
Prints are created by transferring ink from a matrix or through a prepared screen to a sheet of paper or other material.
Multiple impressions printed from the same matrix form an edition. Since the late 19th century, artists have generally signed individual impressions from an edition and often number the impressions to form a limited edition; the matrix is then destroyed so that no more prints can be produced. Prints may also be printed in book form, such as illustrated books or artist's books.
Famous Printmakers
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese printmaker, influenced by Chinese painting techniques.
He is best known for his woodblock reduction prints, A series entitled Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. It is within these 36 prints that his most famous print, The Great Wave of Kanagawa was created during the 1820s.
His prints are often reproduced and made into posters, cards, and calendars due to the popularity of his subject matter and colors he used within the prints.
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reduction printmaking
In a reduction print the artist develops all colors from the same block.
For each color pass the artist removes more material from the block. Each color in printed on top of the previous.
The artist must print the entire edition as he or she works, because the printable area of the single block is reduced with each pass.
For each color pass the artist removes more material from the block. Each color in printed on top of the previous.
The artist must print the entire edition as he or she works, because the printable area of the single block is reduced with each pass.
steps:
First, start with a sketch based on the theme of Asian culture. Research prevalent symbols, iconic themes, and traditional landscapes. You can use this template as it is the exact size of the EZ Cut pieces for carving.
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(1) In this three-color image of a sunflower the background will be white, the color of the paper. The first step, then, is to carve away all the areas that will remain white. When the carving is complete I ink the block with the first color, in this case, yellow. I print more “copies” of the yellow than I hope to have in my final edition. This allows for the inevitable mistakes, since I will not be able to print any additional images once I start carving for the next color pass.
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you are required to complete a series of 6 reduction prints. see rubric for more guidelines and information.
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