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Relief block printmaking is a subtractive process, where the artist carves away all the white areas of the image so that the remaining surface area of the relief block can be inked and printed. The process of composing and carving a relief block is well suited to those folks comfortable working with wood, sculpture, and pen and ink illustrations.

Students work with a professional artist to learn basic woodcut and printing skills. In this short class you’ll design, carve, and print a 1 or 2 color relief print.

 

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Focus on the Collection: “The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand”

Severed heads roll on the ground, whips swirl through the air, men are forced off a cliff, and a bishop’s eye is gouged with a hand crank, right at the feet of a group of richly dressed noblemen. Albrecht Dürer’s The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand revels in displaying brutal methods of torture and execution. In this woodcut, Dürer portrays a popular medieval legend, telling the story of ten thousand Roman soldiers who converted to Christianity. It was illegal to…

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Seven Forms Student Design Showcase: Anisha Joshi

Flashback and Forth by Anisha Joshi Anisha Joshi is a budding fashion designer and a sophomore at the University of Minnesota. She started designing when she was a freshman in high school. Anisha loves to explore different silhouettes and styles and is particularly inspired by men’s clothing. She feels that there is more room for creativity and innovation in menswear. She is especially drawn to the playful nature and flexible styling of streetwear. Anisha believes fashion is a form of…

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Seven Forms Student Design Showcase: Emma Hughes

To the Light by Emma Hughes Emma Hughes is a sophomore studying apparel design at the University of Minnesota. She began designing at a very young age working with her grandma, who always supported her aspirations to become a designer. Her inspiration comes from everyday life and different patterns found in nature or ideas that come from her coursework. Her design style ranges from casual clothing to evening gowns. In the future, Emma hopes to create environmentally-friendly designs for the…

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