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Printing Arts: Intaglio 1500 - 1800

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Authors and Illustrators, Crafts, Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Miscellaneous, Museums

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Description

Online Programs: Working on pre-recorded vignettes on major developments in Printing techniques and styles, artistic movements, impact of prints, and other topics.  A pre-recorded Q&A type program is (also) an option.

Gutenberg's movable type and printing press has had arguably the most significant impact on the spread of information and knowledge. Developed alongside the printing press was Intaglio (In-Tah-Leo) such as engraving and etching, which provided a significant number of illustrations and images for all sorts of printed matter. Andy Volpe discusses the impact of the engraved image from the 1400's to the 1800's, and methods used by artists such as Albrecht Durer, Rembrandt, and even Paul Revere, while he prints some of his own copper plates on a small printing press.

Fee
$260.

Additional fees for mileage, including tolls and parking if applicable, will be applied to total. A minimal additional fee for paper, materials and printing press may be added.

Program Length
1 Hour

Facility Requirements

12 foot square space or larger, Water access, 2-3 tables (ca 6 or 8 foot length banquet) for materials and display items. Please note oil based non-toxic inks and minimal low-odor solvents will be used. Any waste will be taken / disposed of by the prese

Last Modified
06/09/2020

Recent Library/School Appearances by Andy Volpe: Art & History

Holden Senior Center (contact C. Nelson; Roman Legionary and Medieval Artist programs)
Holden, MA
 (508)210-5570

The Oaks mansion (Daughters of the American Revolution Bigelow Chapter House; Paul Revere / Intaglio Printmaking demos)
Worcester, MA
 (508)797-3530

Peabody Essex Museum (contact M. Winikates; Medieval Artist hands-on display)
Salem, MA
 (508)745-9500

Boston College High School (contact E. Penarubia; Roman Legionary programs)
Boston, MA
 (617)436-3900

Valley View School (contact S. Longvall; Roman Legionary programs)
North Brookfield, MA
 (508)867-6690

Exeter High School (contact E. Ellis, Latin; Roman Legionary programs)
Exeter, NH
 (603)395-2400

Bancroft School (contact H. Hall-Alicandro; Medieval Artist program)
Worcester, MA
 (508)853-2640

Franklin Pierce University (contact J. Donelan; Roman Legionary and Medieval Artist)
Rindge, NH
 (603)899-4000

Rice Public Library (Jennifer Kelley; Roman Legionary)
Kittery, ME
 (207)439-1553

Oblate Retirement Home (Roman Legionary program)
Tewksbury, MA
 (508)612-0405

Old Sturbridge Village (contact Jim O'Brien; Printmaking/Intaglio Printing demonstrations)
Sturbridge, MA
 (508)347-0328

Leach Library (contact: Donna Plante; Roman Legionary program)
Londonderry, NH
 (603)432-1132

American Inn Retirement Living (contact: Elizabeth Demerski; Roman Legionary program)
Southwick, MA
 (413)569-1945

Mashantucket Pequot Museum (Printmaking in New England 1600-1770 demonstration)
Ledyard, CT
 (800)411-9671

Storrs Library
Longmeadow, MA
 (413)565-4181

Performer’s Contact Information

Andy Volpe: Art & History

Andrew Volpe
34 Douglas Rd
Bldg. B Red Brick Mill
Whitinsville, MA 01588
 (508) 344-5764
 PalusButeo@hotmail.com
 http://www.andyvolpe.com
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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