John Baptist Jackson: Eighteenth-Century Master Of The Color Woodcut

By Jacob Kainen

Book Overview

""John Baptist Jackson: Eighteenth-Century Master Of The Color Woodcut"" is a book written by Jacob Kainen that delves into the life and work of John Baptist Jackson, a renowned artist and printmaker from the 18th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Jackson's career, focusing on his innovative techniques in the field of color woodcut printing.Through detailed analysis of Jackson's prints, Kainen explores the artist's unique approach to color and form, highlighting his use of multiple blocks and intricate layering to create rich, vibrant images. The book also examines Jackson's role in the wider artistic community of his time, and his influence on later generations of printmakers.Featuring numerous illustrations of Jackson's prints and a wealth of historical context, ""John Baptist Jackson: Eighteenth-Century Master Of The Color Woodcut"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of printmaking and the development of artistic techniques in the 18th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116381041X
• ISBN13: 9781163810415
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"