Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice - Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography (Paperback)

Christina Anderson (author)

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Paperback 320 Pages
Published: 04/02/2019

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Synopsis

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced practitioners, with lots of photographs and clear, step-by-step directions and formulas. Part Two highlights contemporary artists who are using cyanotype, making work that ranges from the photographic to the abstract, from the traditional to the conceptual, with tips on their personal cyanotype methods alongside their work. These artists illustrate cyanotype's widespread use in contemporary photography today, probably the most of any alternative process.

Book features include:

A brief discussion of the practice of the process with some key historical points

How to set up the cyanotype OdimroomO

The most extensive discussion of suitable papers to date, with data from 100+ papers

Step-by-step digital negative methods for monochrome and duotone negatives

Chapters on classic, new, and other cyanotype formulas

Toning to create colors from yellow to brown to violet

Printing cyanotype over palladium, for those who want to temper cyanotype's blue nature

Printing cyanotype on alternate surfaces such as fabric, glass, and wood

More creative practice ideas for cyanotype such as handcoloring and gold leafing

Troubleshooting cyanotype, photographically illustrated

Finishing, framing, and storing cyanotype

Contemporary artists' advice, techniques, and works

Cyanotype is backed with research from 120 books, journals, and magazine articles from 1843 to the present day. It is richly illustrated with 400 photographs from close to 80 artists from 14 countries. It is a guide for the practitioner, from novice to expert, providing inspiration and proof of cyanotype's original and increasing place in historical and contemporary photography.

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 9781138338838
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 960 g
Dimensions: 254 x 203 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

'This text is a phenomenal guidebook for the beginner or seasoned cyanotypist, providing a comprehensive overview of the process, its history, numerous creative applications and innovative techniques, along with valuable trouble-shooting tips and contemporary examples of inspiring artwork.'

Amy Holmes George, Fine Art Photographer

'Christina Z Anderson has again excelled herself with this the third book in the 'Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography' she has written. This two-part book is both educational for the beginner to the advanced practitioner as well as being inspirational with images from some of the best contemporary cyanotype artists.'

John Brewer, Alternative Photographic Process Artist

'A wonderful explanation and invitation to enter alternative photo with cyanotype. Information for the novice, advanced amateur, and professional alike. Contemporary examples inspire one to give it a try.'

Jim Patterson, Photochemist and Alternative Photo Experimenter

Amy Holmes George, Fine Art Photographer

John Brewer, Alternative Photographic Process Artist

Jim Patterson, Photochemist and Alternative Photo Experimenter