My Learning
Discovering Print at Bradford Industrial Museum
A guide to what a print is, the history of printing, and a look at William Morris and the Kelmscott Press. Also includes suggested activities as well as videos outlining a variety of printmaking techniques.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 4: 2 D Art
This fourth unit of a course on Art Appreciation looks at different forms of two-dimensional art. Students learn about the invention of paper, early perceptions of drawing, how hatching and cross-hatching were used by Michelangelo,...
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Japanese Woodblock Printing by Hiroshi Yoshida
Online version of a very detailed book on woodblock printing. Text and images are available as well as author's preface. Very good information now available online.
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The Art Q & a Pages: Printmaking Page
This site has questions and answers about printmaking and some alternate techniques used in printing.
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Biddington's: Engravings vs. Etchings
An explanation of the differences between engraving and etching techniques. There are sample works of etchings by Sigmund Abeles and Bill Murphy.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Rembrandt Etchings
The Metropolitan showcases all the etchings and drypoints in its collection by Rembrandt on this page. Here you can read about his lifelong experiments with printmaking and also take in interesting tidbits about each work separately.
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.
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Linda Hall Library of Science: Women's Work: Scientific Illustrators: Printing
Historical overview of two early forms of printmaking: intaglio and lithography.
California State University
Magic Bubble Prints
What a great, messy lesson to do with young learners! Create your own soap/paint solutions and let your student create paintings by blowing bubbles. The lesson is accompanied by a wonderful children's book. Kids will love this!
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Pacific Asia Museum: Animals in Japanese Art
A rich-media site that explores animals, both real and imaginary, as a central theme in Japanese paintings and prints. Learn about the traditions and techniques of Japanese painting and prints and see examples of work created by Japanese...
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Kodak: Airborne
Beautiful, almost unrealistic, dance photography by Lois Greenfield. Her black and white prints are phenomenal! Lois reveals her secrets and techniques.
Arizona State University
Asu: Chicana and Chicano Space
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Explore Art, Photographs
A beautiful collection of photographs. Teachers and students can explore dozens of images done through a variety of photographic techniques. Clicking on the image will pull up a brief description of the work's history and content.
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The Black and White Darkroom
This personal homepage was developed to aid amateur photographers who would like to produce their own black and white photographic prints from film in their own home darkrooms. Information is given on home darkrooms, as well as equipment...
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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!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Master Drawings
The purpose of this instructional activity is to introduce you to the pleasure of looking at master drawings. Through the presentation of large-scale details, videos and close-up images simulate the experience of looking at a drawing...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Kathe Kollwitz, in Memoriam Karl Liebknecht
German artist Kathe Kollwitz worked almost exclusively in printmaking and became known for her prints that celebrated the plight of the working-class. View pictures and read about her techniques in this essay.
Arizona State University
Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
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Universidad De Zaragoza: Info Goya Work
A comprehensive investigation into the work of Spanish master Romantic painter Francisco Goya. With links to sections on techniques, prints, drawings, paintings, and many more categories this is an excellent resource for the study of the...