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A Chronological Series Of Engravers From The Invention Of The Art To The Beginning Of The Present Century (1770)

A Chronological Series Of Engravers From The Invention Of The Art To The Beginning Of The Present Century (1770)

Thomas Martyn

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781437449341
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''A Chronological Series of Engravers from the Invention of the Art to the Beginning of the Present Century'' is a book written by Thomas Martyn in 1770. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of engraving, tracing its evolution from its inception to the 18th century. It is a chronological series of biographies of various engravers, providing details about their lives, their work, and the impact they had on the art of engraving. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular period in the history of engraving. It begins with an introduction to the art of engraving and its early pioneers, such as Maso Finiguerra and Albrecht D�����rer. It then moves on to discuss the development of engraving during the Renaissance and the Baroque period, highlighting the works of artists such as Andrea Mantegna and Rembrandt.The book also covers the rise of engraving as a popular art form during the 18th century, with a particular focus on the work of William Hogarth and his contemporaries. It concludes with a discussion of the state of engraving at the beginning of the 19th century.Overall, ''A Chronological Series of Engravers from the Invention of the Art to the Beginning of the Present Century'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of engraving. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the art form’s evolution over several centuries, and offers insights into the lives and works of some of its most important practitioners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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