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We’ll explore the early printmaking techniques of woodcuts and engravings in the works of artists such as Albrecht Durer. The technique of etching will be illustrated in the work of Rembrandt and Whistler. We’ll examine the differences between mezzotint, aquatint, and drypoint. The printmaking technique of lithography has been used by artists as diverse as Delacroix, Daumier, Degas, and Picasso.
INSTRUCTOR: Martha Chiarchiaro has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her Master’s degree in the History of Art from Williams College and has taught a variety of art history courses at the Worcester Art Museum and Worcester State University. Martha has always been fascinated by the various techniques in art.
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