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Unit I: The Renaissance, Albrecht Durer and the Print Albrecht Durer – Artist Lived during the late 1400 – early 1500’s German Renaissance Printmaker (primarily), also a painter By age 27 - famous, wealthy, successful Father didn’t want him to be an artist… he wanted him to join the family business: as a goldsmith Traveled to Italy to study art The Renaissance – A period in world history taking place during the 15th and 16th century Importance of the Renaissance: a time of renewed interest in learning, ART, and science Inventions/innovations of the time: printing press, inexpensive paper - these items would have been very helpful to a graphic artist (printmaker) : they would have enabled him to make more work quicker and cheaper than before…which means he can sell more and make more money Other important Renaissance artists: Leonardo di Vinci, Michelangelo Melencolia I – An intaglio print By Albrecht Durer Depicting a very sad/overwhelmed angel Printmaking – Defined: Process of creating multiple artistic images from a single master plate 2 types discussed in class: Intaglio, Relief Intaglio – Process of printing what is cut away; examples: Etching, Engraving (process by which U.S. paper currency is made) Relief – Process of printing what is raised up; examples: Woodcuts, Linoleum (process completed in class) Relief Printmaking Process: 1.Draw 2. Transfer 3.Cut 4. Ink 5.Print Difference between painting and printmaking…the cost, the time, the effort, and availability Art Element: Line 3 Types of lines: Searching – A quick sketch line, often used in figure drawing. Example: Used to: 1. Get a quick idea of the subject’s form 2. Make sure the size of the drawing fits the picture plane Contour - An outline. Example: Modeling – A line with substance. Example: Three Techniques for giving a line substance: Hatching – Parallel lines that give a line substance Example: Cross-hatching – Criss-cross lines that give a line substance. Example: Scribbling – Multi-directional lines that give a line substance. Example: