Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Printing timeline



Stone Rubbing & Woodblock - 868 AD
Woodblock printing is the oldest printmaking technique, it originated in China. In woodblock the initial stages were the techniques of cutting or shaping stamps and seals. The most important precondition for the development of woodblock printmaking was the creation of paper which dates to 105 AD in China. The first early "printmaking" technique was stone rubbing. Stones, engraved with calligraphies, were closely covered with humid paper. When the paper was dry, ink was spread onto it, leaving the engraved parts white. 



Stone Rubbing  - 868 AD 

















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