The Invention of Lithography by Alois Senefelder
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About this eBook
| Author | Senefelder, Alois, 1771-1834 |
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| Translator | Muller, J. W. (Julius Washington), 1867-1930 |
| LoC No. | 11027557 |
| Title | The Invention of Lithography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Invention of Lithography" by Alois Senefelder is a historical account written in the early 19th century. It presents the life story of Alois Senefelder, who is recognized as the inventor and pioneer of lithography, detailing his journey through invention and experimentation. The work emphasizes the challenges he faced and the evolution of the lithographic process he developed, underscoring its significance in the art and printing world. The opening of the book introduces Senefelder’s background, revealing his early passions for the theatre and writing. It describes his gradual shift from aspiring playwright to a driven inventor, prompted by the need to print his works efficiently. Engaged in various failed attempts to print and driven by necessity, he eventually stumbles upon the technique for lithography through a series of personal experiments. The text sets the stage for his detailed explanations of the invention, its methodologies, and the trials he endured in pursuit of refining his groundbreaking printing process. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Lithography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40924 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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