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May 25, 1151
Spanards make paper in Europe
First paper made in Europe (Spain), paving the way for Printmaking -
May 25, 1404
New artstyle
‘Reverse’ form of Printmaking invented, it’s a high quality solution for all printmaking and drawing techniques at the time. -
May 25, 1418
Woodcut
Earliest found woodcut, known as ‘Madonna with four virgin saints in a garden’ -
May 25, 1436
English Stamps
Printmaking used to make stamps and royal signatures of Henry VI in England. -
May 25, 1446
Euro Printmaking Germany
First modern form of Printmaking artwork made in Germany, known as ‘The Flagellation’ -
18th century
Printmaking official recognised as an art form. -
New group
Artist known as Birger Sandzen forms the ‘Prairie Printmakers’ group in Kansas, US, this group eventually grows to 75 members. -
New artist
The famous artist ‘Frank Stella’ is born in Massachusetts, he has been known to be significant in abstract painting and printmaking. -
Popularity increase
Most forms of Printmaking grows in popularity fairly significantly, especially fine printmaking. -
New Mexico Uni
New Mexico University opens a full-time probationary position in art history and printmaking, it’s fairly popular at first. -
Vietnamese
Art in Vietnam is very traditional, but printmaking is gaining popularity. -
Around 1000 BC
First signs of ‘Printmaking’ on stone walls by a culture known as Sumerians. -
Original modern invention
Modern Printmaking originally invented in ancient China. It didn’t arrive in Europe until 1500 years later. -
PNG Exhibition
A large printmaking exhibition in Papua New Guinea, marking the anniversary of its independence. -
Late 8th Century
The Japanese make the first authenticated Printmaking, some people used as Buddhist charms, wood blocks, and some others.