{"title":"David Alexander","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Alexander's works delve deeply into the rich tapestry of British and Irish artistic heritage, offering readers detailed insights into historical figures and movements within the visual arts. His scholarship is marked by meticulous research and a passion for illuminating the lives and contributions of engravers and artists from the 18th century onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find Alexander's books to be invaluable resources, blending biographical detail with cultural context to enrich understanding of artistic traditions and craftsmanship. His clear and engaging style brings history to life, making complex subjects accessible and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-biographical-dictionary-of-british-and-irish-engravers-17141820-by-david-alexander-9781913107215","title":"A Biographical Dictionary of British and Irish Engravers, 1714–1820","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first reference work to cover all engravers working on copper in Britain and Ireland 1714–1820\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis biographical dictionary of engravers working on copper encompasses both those who produced fine art prints and those who engraved book illustrations for medical, technical, and literary works. These engravings played a more important part than is usually realised in spreading information during the Age of Enlightenment. The book contains approximately 4,000 biographical entries which draw on much unpublished information, researched over four decades. The sources include records of apprenticeship, genealogy, insurance, and bankruptcy, as well as newspaper advertisements and contemporary accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Biographical Dictionary of British and Irish Engravers, 1714–1820\u003c\/em\u003e is the first reference work to cover all engravers working on copper in Britain and Ireland between 1714 and 1820. While many biographical entries describe celebrated engravers producing “fine art” prints of paintings disseminating knowledge about living and dead artists, this book also builds a more complex picture of the printmaking occupation. It includes engravers, many previously unresearched, who worked on ephemeral material such as trade cards, bank notes, and satirical prints. Additionally, it covers images that spread knowledge across literary, geographical, historical, topographical, medical, and technical fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470025244908,"sku":"9781913107215","price":178.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781913107215-a-biographical-dictionary-of-british-and-irish-engravers-1714-1820.jpg?v=1775206703"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-alexander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}