Routledge Prints in Translation, 1450-1750 - Art History Book

Explore the complex relationship between printed artworks and other media during the early modern period. Prints in Translation, 1450-1750: Image, Materiality, Space examines how exchanges between print and various media created lasting chains of images and objects. While prints were often viewed as ephemeral, they acted as vital templates and sources of adaptable images for artists. This interdisciplinary collection brings together scholars from multiple art history fields to study how prints influenced more traditionally valued media. The text examines the influence of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, musical or scientific instruments, and armor on the world of print. Conversely, it looks at how prints provided paper veneers and templates that shaped other forms of art. This book offers a deep look into the agency of prints and their impact on the visual culture of the early modern era.