Wood Engraving by R. John Beedham
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What should be done with a tool that has proven effective?

  • Alter it to suit new tasks
  • Keep it for future use
  • Never change it (correct)
  • Experiment with it immediately

    • How should tools be made if purchasing is difficult?

  • Craft them from scratch
  • Buy one good tool and replicate it (correct)
  • Purchase pre-made tools from other crafters
  • Use plastic instead of metal tools

    • What is critical for the design of a tool used for engraving?

  • The belly or point part should be evenly shaped (correct)
  • It should be as long as possible
  • It should have a flat edge
  • It should be brightly colored

    • What purpose does the gouge serve in wood engraving?

    <p>To carve away surrounding wood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal size for a sandbag used in wood engraving?

    <p>Not less than five inches across (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a magnifying glass recommended for use in engraving?

    <p>When eyesight is defective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lens is suggested for use in engravings with defective vision?

    <p>Double lens large enough for a 2 or 3 inch block (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to hold a watchmaker's glass in position?

    <p>A piece of string round the head (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to support the hand while drawing on the wood?

    <p>A piece of wood as high as the block (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fingers rest on the outer side of the blade while using the tool?

    <p>The forefingers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cutting straight lines, how should the block be held?

    <p>Stationary while the tool cuts forward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for the flat part of the handle during cutting operations?

    <p>It varies depending on the shape being cut (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should circles be cut to facilitate starting the cut?

    <p>From the top of the circle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the right hand is the only one that touches the block during engraving?

    <p>The thumb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the engraving process, what happens when cutting curves?

    <p>The block is turned while the tool-hand stays in one position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the hands do when engraving with no hard rule in movement?

    <p>Act flexibly for each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a skill of old reproductive engravers that led to their undoing?

    <p>Loss of individuality due to technical imitation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly contributed to the decline of wood engraving?

    <p>The introduction of photography (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the engravings of the period before the advent of photography compare to modern engravings?

    <p>They were of higher quality with unmatched fidelity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author believe about the potential revival of wood engraving?

    <p>It will occur with an emphasis on individual artist's engagement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes modern wood engraving from that of the earlier period?

    <p>A renewed style that is different from the past (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the output of engravings during the peak of reproductive engraving compare to previous times?

    <p>It was remarkably high in quantity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mission of the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation?

    <p>To increase public domain and licensed works available for free distribution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the engravings held by established printing firms?

    <p>They continue to hold historical value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of wood engraving as described in the passage?

    <p>It was once a leading method for book illustration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are small donations particularly important to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation?

    <p>They maintain the Foundation's tax-exempt status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for the Foundation to solicit donations in a state?

    <p>Written confirmation of compliance with local regulations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of donations does Project Gutenberg accept?

    <p>Checks, online payments, and credit card donations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should potential donors from states without confirmed compliance proceed?

    <p>They can offer unsolicited donations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of donations does the Foundation not guarantee for international contributors?

    <p>The tax treatment of their donations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can potential donors find the most current methods and addresses for donations?

    <p>On the Project Gutenberg web pages. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of contact methods are provided for potential inquiries related to donations?

    <p>Email contact and an official website. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily drives the success of process reproduction according to the content?

    <p>The speed and cost-effectiveness it offers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested to be the impact of a focus on quantity over quality in book production?

    <p>A decline in overall quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What values are suggested to replace the current ideals of 'Riches, Pleasure, and Laisser-faire'?

    <p>Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects a major critique of modern values presented in the content?

    <p>Modern values prioritize sensory pleasure over inherent goodness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental issue does the content suggest is related to the current state of the world?

    <p>A denial of absolute values and moral foundations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the content propose as a necessary individual action for personal improvement?

    <p>Living in accordance with the nature of man and God's will (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cutting out the black pieces on the overlay?

    <p>To prepare for inking the block correctly (A), To obtain a proof of the engraving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what question should not dictate moral or artistic choices?

    <p>Does it pay? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated as a potential remedy for the current state of affairs in art?

    <p>Returning to absolute values and beauty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is suggested for use when taking a proof without ink?

    <p>Precipitated chalk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the gouge be used when preparing the block?

    <p>With the cutting edge pointed towards the centre (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk is involved if the gouge is used towards the edges of the block?

    <p>It can chip away pieces of wood suddenly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pressing precipitated chalk into the engraved part accomplish?

    <p>It shows the engraved image clearly without reversing it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before sending the block to the printer?

    <p>Take away all unnecessary wood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is greater care needed when proofing subjects with fine lines?

    <p>Doubling can occur more easily. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of taking a proof before inking the block?

    <p>To see the engraving's progress without loss of detail. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Project Gutenberg EBook of Wood Engraving

    • This eBook is for free use by anyone, anywhere
    • It can be copied, given away, or reused under Project Gutenberg License
    • The eBook is titled "Wood Engraving"
    • Authored by R. John Beedham
    • Released on January 6, 2014
    • eBook number 44606
    • Language: English

    Contents

    • Introduction to Second Edition (ix)
    • Wood-Engraving Past and Present (3)
    • Wood Engraving (9)
    • The Wood (17)
    • Drawing (19)
    • Engraving (23)
    • Proof Taking (31)
    • Preparing Block for Printer (33)
    • Plugging (35)
    • Appendix (39)

    Illustrations

    • Wood-cut from The Decameron, Venice, 1492 (re-engraved by R.J. Beedham)
    • Alphabet by Reynolds Stone
    • Various other illustrations from different authors

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