American Printmakers, 1946-1996 Bryce Betty Kelly

The period of post-World War II American printmaking is unique in the history of printmaking, as the volume and variety of prints proliferated and printmakers experimented with modern motifs and abstract forms. As a result of this rapid and fantastic growth, printmaking has come into its own as a respected art medium. The printmaking explosion in America that began in the late 40s and early 50s carried the medium to prominence and acceptance.

Interest in printmaking grew quickly, and with new techniques emerging and evolving, the atmosphere in the nation encouraged creativity and experimentation. Alongside printmaking's growing prestige, the print market flourished. This period of American art was an innovative and productive era in the history of printmaking.

Until now, there has been no comprehensive index of prints to bring biographical and critical material together with the