Printmaking

Lithography: Definition, History, Artists, Artwork

is a printmaking technique that uses stone slabs and oil-based grease crayons. Lithography was invented in Germany in 1798 by Aloy Senefelder, though the printing method did not gain popularity until the 1820s.  Lithography is a simple and inexpensive process, which has given it many uses throughout history, including in printing books, catalogs, and illustrations. …

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