Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Alphabetical Listing of Printmakers
ArtCyclopedia offers a clickable list of printmakers from the formation of the media to the present--includes links to biographies and works.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Carvers and Collections: Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Other
Technique of Intaglio Photogravure Printmaking
This site shows the process of Photogravure printmaking in step-by-step format. This is an advanced technique and uses graphic arts film and the historical process using chemicals and copper plates.
Other
Photogravure: Art of the Photogravure
Comprehensive resource about the intaglio process of photogravure, compiled and maintained by photographer Mark Katzman. Extensively illustrated account of the history of the art form, along with many useful sidebars on key artists...
Other
Original Antique Prints and Print Processes
Reference and glossary for printmaking with a gallery of print examples connected to the sites home page.
Other
What Is an Original Print?
This site has descriptions of many printmaking processes as well as links to other printmaking sites and galleries.
Other
Intaglio Impressions
Sample images of intaglio printing techniques on a single page. Just click on the thumbnail to get an information page on the print. Teachers, make sure all images are appropriate for children to view before turning them loose!
Other
The New Wilderness/etchings by Irene Scheinmann
This site explains and displays the work of artist Irene Scheinmann. This particular page is about her etchings on the subjects of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, war and deforestation around the world.
Other
Parker Middle School: Relief Sculpture
This resource presents a general history and links to everything about relief sculpture. There are image examples and links to Greek, Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Chinese sites.
Other
Linda Hall Library of Science: Women's Work: Scientific Illustrators: Printing
Historical overview of two early forms of printmaking: intaglio and lithography.
International Fine Print Dealers Association
International Fine Print Dealers Association: Basics
Answers to basic questions about prints, such as what is a print? an edition? a printer's proof? With a brief overview of the history of prints, a summary of different printing techniques, and definitions of key printmaking terms.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline Art History; Intaglio Gemstone
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the Byzantine era intaglio "Intaglio Gemstone with Saint Theodore Teron Slaying a Multiheaded Dragon" with a description and images of the piece.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cassatt, the Coiffure
Mary Cassatt's motivation in making her prints was to make her art more accessible for a large audience. She believed that everyone, regardless of income or social position, should be able to experience art and to own works they enjoy....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gems of Antiquity
The beauty of carved gemstones has captivated craftsmen, collectors, and connoisseurs since antiquity. Precious markers of culture and status, gems were sought by Greek and Roman elites, and are still valued by modern monarchs and...
Other
Printmaking Techniques
A listing with definitions of various techniques from the medium of printmaking. No image examples are used in this site.
Other
Alien Travel Guide: All About Sculpture
This is a descriptive site that offers information on types, styles, media, artists, history, and periods in creation of sculpture.
Other
The Art Q & a Pages: Printmaking Page
This site has questions and answers about printmaking and some alternate techniques used in printing.
International Fine Print Dealers Association
International Fine Print Dealers Association: Engraving, Defined and Illustrated
Illustrated glossary entry for engraving.
International Fine Print Dealers Association
International Fine Print Dealers Association: Mezzotint, Defined and Illustrated
Illustrated glossary entry for mezzotint.
International Fine Print Dealers Association
International Fine Print Dealers Association: Aquatint, Defined and Illustrated
Illustrated glossary entry for aquatint.
Curated OER
Ancient Carved Gems
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Youth Adjusting His Sandal / Epimenes
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Apollo / Solon
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Diomedes and the Palladion / Dioskourides
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.