FAQ About The Role of Printmaking in Cultural History
What is printmaking and how did it originate?
Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric. It originated in China around the 2nd century AD with woodblock printing. This technique spread to Europe by the 15th century, where it developed into a popular method for producing books, artworks, and other printed materials.
