RELIEF PRINTING

RELIEF PRINTING involves transferring an image from a raised surface.   Thin materials are attached to a flat surface and inked with a roller then printed by burnishing.   Examples of relief-printing processes include Woodcut,   Anastatic printing ( also called relief Etching ),   Linocut,    Metal Cut,    Letter-Press   and contemporary Flexography.

THIS LESSON begins with an iconic woodblock print known as "The Great Wave of Kanagawa" by Japanase artist, Katsushika Hokusa. Following, are very brief instructional videos about the basics of woodblock relief printing *(to be viewed on small devices/displays) for educational purposes only. Links, Sources & Resources below. FULL Playlist ➣

ARTWORK COVER:   The Great Wave of Kanagawa or 神奈川沖浪裏, Woodblock Print Created in Japan, 1830-1831, in the SERIES: Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji by Japanase artist, Katsushika Hokusa (Japan, 1760-1849), located at the Los Angeles county Museum of Art. He "is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists.   He produced works of astonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90." —THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

TRADITIONAL Utah Museum of Fine Arts Japanese Woodblock Printmaking ➣	COVER The Great Wave off Kanagawa LACM: Google Arts Magnification Katsushika Hokusa	CONTEMPORARY CreativeTechs: Letterpress Documentary Label Technology Inc. Flexographic Printing Basics BOBST: Packaging Manufacturers Digital Flexo Process
ENRICHMENT F U L L: Playlist The Art of Single Stroke Painting in Japan: National Geographic Art of East and West: Vue Japanese Art Playlist	HOW TO STEP 1: Drawing the Block STEP 2: Cutting the Block STEP 3: Preparing the Block STEP 4: Preparing the Block STEP 5: Inking the Block STEP 6: Printing the Image	LINKS Google Scholar Wiki Pedia Wiki Media

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