American Graphic Art (1912)

""American Graphic Art"" is a book written by Frank Weitenkampf and published in 1912. It is a comprehensive survey of the graphic arts in America, covering a wide range of media including lithography, etching, engraving, and woodcutting. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of American graphic art. The first section covers the history of graphic art in America, from its beginnings in the colonial period to the early 20th century. The second section looks at the various techniques used in graphic art, including lithography, etching, and engraving. The third section focuses on the artists themselves, profiling some of the most important figures in American graphic art. The fourth section looks at the commercial use of graphic art, including advertising, book illustration, and magazine covers. The final section of the book is a comprehensive bibliography of works on American graphic art. Overall, ""American Graphic Art"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of graphic art in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.