Lithography Compilation

Duration: 28

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Briefly describes the differences among the four basic printing processes of letterpress, intaglio or gravure, lithography, and silkscreen, all of which require a press, an image, ink, and printing material, then provides a detailed demonstration of the lithography process. Describes the tools and demonstrates the steps in producing a two-color lithograph. Includes brief black-and-white footage of Andy Warhol producing a silkscreen print in "the Factory." Begins and ends abruptly, with no credits.

Complete Record: Briefly describes the differences among the four basic printing processes of letterpress, intaglio or gravure, lithography, and silkscreen, all of which require a press, an image, ink, and printing material, then provides a detailed demonstration of the lithography process. Describes the tools and demonstrates the steps in producing a two-color lithograph. Includes brief black-and-white footage of Andy Warhol producing a silkscreen print in "the Factory." Begins and ends abruptly, with no credits.