# Screenprints: A History \(V&A\)

Screenprints: A History \(V&A\) traces screenprinting from its commercial origins in 1920s America to its use in fine-art prints and contemporary art. The book also includes an illustrated step-by-step guide to the process, making it relevant to readers interested in both the history and practice of the medium.

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- Language: en-GB
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 6

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## At a glance

- Covers the development of screenprinting from its commercial beginnings through Pop and Op Art to contemporary practice.
- Discusses artists including Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley, Roy Lichtenstein and Damien Hirst.
- Includes an illustrated, step-by-step account of the screenprinting process.
- Features examples of screenprints and protest posters from several regions, including Africa, the Caribbean and Australasia.

## Pros

- Combines an art-historical overview with a practical introduction to the printing process.
- Includes lesser-known pioneers as well as widely recognised artists, giving the subject broader coverage.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Publication date: 27 Mar. 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 0500481016
- ISBN-13: 978-0500481011
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.24 kg
- Dimensions: 21.08 x 3.05 x 26.92 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers exploring the history of screenprinting and fine-art printmaking.
- Practising artists seeking an illustrated introduction to screenprinting.
- Art lovers interested in Pop Art, limited-edition prints and graphic protest posters.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are favourable, with the supplied distribution showing five- and four-star ratings only. The sample is small and includes no written feedback here, so it cannot establish which aspects readers liked. For a book combining screenprinting history with a process guide, the listing's subject coverage is a clearer basis for judging fit.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the book cover?
It follows screenprinting from its commercial origins in 1920s America through its use in Pop and Op Art, limited-edition prints and contemporary art.
### Does it include practical instruction?
The listing describes an illustrated, step-by-step guide to the screenprinting process alongside the historical account.
### Which artists are featured?
The description names Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley, Roy Lichtenstein, Eduardo Paolozzi and Damien Hirst, among others.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.

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