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The Printmaking Boom And Its Effect On The Future For The Market For Prints And Multiples, Helen H. Condo
The Printmaking Boom And Its Effect On The Future For The Market For Prints And Multiples, Helen H. Condo
MA Theses
The purpose of this study is to examine the history of the market for prints and multiples beginning with the print renaissance of the 1960s to discover the underlying drivers of a successful editions market and make predictions for the future. Before the print boom of the 1960s, driven by the departure of printmakers from Europe during World War II, who reinvigorated a passion for the artistic process, printmaking was considered that of a craft. Once it was elevated from its secondary status, due to excitement from Contemporary artists and institutional accreditation, a market structure was solidified. By examining the …