Plastic Arts \ 1-1
Tuba Kınay Gör The art of printing is based on hand prints on cave walls that were made thousands of years ago. However, although the art of printmaking dates back centuries, the terms related to this art are renewing itself day by day, and new techniques and materials are added to the terminology. Although this art is quite old, it has been seen how harmful the toxic substances used in time have caused to health, and this has led artists to search for more reliable products. In addition, the artists started to experiment with the materials at hand, since some materials caused problems in terms of both cost and access. Due to these and similar reasons, a tendency towards more organic ones, both as a mold and as a dye and solvent, has been seen day by day, thus new techniques, methods and materials have emerged in the experimental sense.
This book is also a reference source that will provide great convenience in conveying these innovations and providing access to the meanings of terms in academic research. It is an abbreviated terminology focused on print that will be used by researchers and experts working on this field, especially undergraduate students studying in related departments of universities, as well as academicians.
H. Turgay Ünalan After the discovery of writing, human accumulates knowledge; He transferred it on materials such as bone, stone, clay tablets, metal, papyrus and parchment found in the geographies he lived in. About 2000 years ago, paper, a material that can be produced and reproduced more easily than other materials, was discovered in China, thus the adventure of paper, which has continued until today, began. Today, paper is used in all areas of life beyond being a writing and drawing tool. In addition to its use in social life, paper also appears as a design element and art product in artistic activities. Therefore, handmade paper is accepted as an important craft and art material all over the world. Two- or three-dimensional works can be done with paper pulp in the desired texture, size and color. In this book; Materials and equipment that can be easily found at home, at school, in the workshop, and activities and techniques to be applied at every age level are explained.