Proof: Two decades of Printmaking
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Proof: Two decades of Printmaking
By (Author) Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand PCANZ
Massey University Press
Massey University Press
10th November 2022
New Zealand
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Physical Properties
Hardback
212
Width 230mm, Height 250mm
Description
A superb showcase of some of the best examples of contemporary fine art printmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand today. With 180 works by 127 artists, Proof covers a huge breadth of printmaking processes and display the incredible diversity of this artform, from the more traditional woodcuts and etchings to those pushing the boundaries of print. With a foreword by Susanna Shadbolt, Director of Aratoi, Masterton, brief essays on the history of PCANZ, including significant exhibitions, and a glossary of printmaking terms and techniques this book is a valuable resource for art students and teachers. This first book on fine art printmaking ever to be published in New Zealand is a visual feast for designers, graphic artists, book binders, artists and art lovers.
Author Bio
Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) is a member-run, national organisation that has been promoting contemporary fine art printmaking for over 20 years. Through workshops, exhibitions, collaborations and exchanges between members and national and international associations, their aim is to foster a greater appreciation of printmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand.
