Traditional Techniques in Contemporary Chinese Printmaking - Printmaking Handbooks

China was one of the first civilizations to engage in printmaking. Ink, paper, printing from cut wooden blocks and moveable type were all invented in China. This unique book provides both a helpful introduction to the history and traditions of printmaking in China and a comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, including detailed and illustrated sections on different techniques (single color, water-color, poster color, stencil, and dabbed printing).