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The Modern Woodcut
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025845050
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Modern Woodcut is an insightful and comprehensive examination of the woodcut as a vital medium of artistic expression in the early 20th century. Written by Herbert Furst, this work explores the evolution of printmaking from its historical roots to its resurgence as a cornerstone of modern art. The book delves into the technical and aesthetic developments that allowed woodcuts to transition from a mere craft of reproduction to a sophisticated tool for avant-garde creators.
Through detailed analysis, Furst examines the contributions of various artists and movements, highlighting how the medium's unique textural qualities and bold contrasts resonated with the modernist sensibility. The Modern Woodcut serves as both a historical record and a theoretical defense of the woodcut, positioning it as a dynamic and essential genre within the graphic arts. This study remains an invaluable resource for art historians, printmakers, and enthusiasts of early modernism, offering a window into a period of significant transition in the visual arts and the revival of traditional techniques in a contemporary context.
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